A Go Go

by John Scofield

Overview

John Scofield owes a great deal to Medeski, Martin & Wood for the success of A Go Go. The piano/organ, bass, and drum playing trio adds a world of bouncing vibes to Scofield's inquisitive, happy guitar work here. A Go Go is an album of mostly breezy, sometimes tense, jam-based grooves. The album's charm is in its "city meets the tropics" feel. The four players create such a warm, vibrant sound that resisting the urge to tap one's feet along with the beat becomes a near impossibility. The opening song is a treat of plucked guitars and tightly packed new jazz. Other standouts are "Kubrick," a swooning, gentle change of pace packed with background tension, and "Hottentot," a tour de force of dynamic interplay. There's nary a moment of filler to be found across the ten tracks. It's clear that Scofield enjoyed the collaboration, as his guitars seem to nearly speak joy. His alternately jangling and plucking style sees him weaving in and out of the young trio's sound net with ample confidence. As fun as A Go Go is, it's just as well-sequenced, as Scofield and company vary their pace and tone expertly throughout the album's running time. A Go Go is far more than four cool cats jamming together and enjoying each other's company. It's an immensely entertaining, enlightening ride. ~ Tim DiGravina

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/2016
Label:	Imports
UPC:	4988031186558
Rank:	135275

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Scofield   Primary Artist,Guitar,Whistle (Human),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Chris Wood   Guest Artist,Bass,Bass (Electric),Bass (Acoustic)
John Medeski   Guest Artist,Piano,Clavinet,Keyboards,Wurlitzer,Organ
Billy Martin   Guest Artist,Drums,Tambourine
Medeski, Martin & Wood   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Greg Calbi   Mastering
Lee Townsend   Producer
Scott Young   Assistant Engineer
John Scofield   Composer
Joe Ferla   Engineer,Mixing
Noel Grey   Production Coordination,Executive Producer
Marc Joseph   Photography
Jay A. Ryan   Assistant Engineer
Dorian Romer   Photography
Susan Scofield   Production Coordination,Executive Producer
Louisa Spier   Associate Producer
Nate Herr   Release Coordinator
Patricia Lie   Art Direction
John Codling   Design