Handjive

John Scofield | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 9, 1994)
• Original Release Date: August 9, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blue Note Records
• ASIN: B000005GWA
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,029 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be a Scofield fan to love this!, January 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Handjive (Audio CD)

I admit it -- not all of Scofield's work is to my taste -- some of it is a bit esoteric and left brained. But this CD has got to appeal to anyone who just loves a solid groove and a love of the blues. It is warm and funky and soulful, as well as intricate. If you admired Eddie Harris/Les McCann in the 1960's/70's (think "Swiss Movement"),think of this as a very contemporary update. The CD combines the Harris/McCann signature propulsive eigth note groove with some very tasty sax and guitar unisons. Add drumeister Bill Stewart's work (which I'm still vainly trying to transcribe and play) and this thing just sings. Highly recommended, even if you don't consider yourself a hardcore jazz fan or Scofield fan. This disc will make you bounce down the street for the first few weeks you listen.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Gem, June 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Handjive (Audio CD)

Sco is alway doing something interesting but one doesn't always like it (even if it's good - e.g. "Quiet" a few years ago). This album, however, is not only very good but also almost impossible not to like (at least given a moderate exposure to, and taste for, jazz). It's a great "gotta work in the evening album" and "friends over for dinner" too. Eddie Harris on sax is in top form - a real cooker. In short, it won't make many people's desert island lists but it belongs on most of their bookshelves. Highly recommended.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Scofield Album, May 1, 2002

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This review is from: Handjive (Audio CD)

I can't beleive that only two people have reviewed this outstanding collection! This disk features some fine ensemble playing and great, gritty soloing by Scofield and the "Electrifying" Eddie Harris. Anyone who got onboard with latter Scofield Cd's like A-Go-Go would be well advised to check this one out.