Audio CD review:
John Scofield - Electric Outlet

John Scofield - Electric Outlet

Band: John Scofield Title: Electric Outlet Rating: Release Date: 19 September, 1989 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Just My Luck 2: Big Break 3: Best Western 4: Pick Hits 5: Filibuster 6: Thanks Again 7: King For A Day 8: Phone Home

Editoral Review With David Sanborn on alto, Ray Anderson on trombone, and Steve Jordan on drums adding acoustic voices to the mix, the results are as thought-provoking as Scofield's titles. Guitarist John Scofield combines with Pete Levin on synthesizer to make this 1984 session both very electric and eclectic. The rock, funk, jazz, and techno elements proliferate and combine, putting populist and outside approaches in a new perspective. There are even touches of Ennio Morricone's film music in the wide-open spaces of "Best Western. " While much fusion is about the easy mismatching of elements, Scofield manages to turn his different sources into distinctive and original music. --Stuart Broomer .. You can see a complete list of all John Scofield discography, or go back to the John Scofield tabs