John Scofield’s Combo 73 feat. Vicente Archer, Gerald Clayton, & Bill Stewart – 7:00 PM

Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a creative artist of an even rarer sort: a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent, rock-solid aesthetic identity. Looking to commemorate his 73rd year, Scofield has penned a collection of new compositions and re-formed a swinging group – formerly Combo 66 – to tour the music.

With Combo 73, rising star Gerald Clayton is an obvious choice on piano, an instrument central to the tunes. The connection between Scofield and drummer Bill Stewart strengthens as the decades pass. It was Stewart who introduced bassist Vicente Archer to the project eight years ago. Scofield is thrilled with the group and in addition to the musical combustion, especially enjoys the inter-generational quality – seventies, fifties, and forties represented!

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Sponsored by Joseph Denicola
(Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)