John Scofield
American jazz guitarist and composer (born 1951)
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Summary
John Scofield was born on December 26, 1951[1], in Dayton[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], jazz guitarist[6], and designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,639 views/month, #6,668 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: recording artist[10], musician[11]
- Employer: New York University[12], Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[13]
- Educated at: Berklee College of Music[14], Wilton High School[15]
- Member of: Blue Matter Band[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: jazz[18], jazz fusion[19]
- Record label: Enja Records[20], Blue Note[21], Verve Records[22], Deutsche Grammophon[23], EmArcy Records[24], Impulse![25], Motéma Music[26], Gramavision Records[27], Novus[28]
- Discography: John Scofield discography[29]
- Commons category: John Scofield[30]
- Family name: Scofield[31]
- Given name: John[32]
- Official website: https://www.johnscofield.com[33]
- Commons gallery: John Scofield[34]
- Instrument: guitar[35]
- Floruit: 1970[36]
- Described by source: The Great Jazz Guitarists: The Ultimate Guide[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
Why It Matters
John Scofield has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was John Scofield born?
John Scofield was born in Dayton[2].
What did John Scofield do for work?
John Scofield worked as a guitarist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], jazz guitarist[6], and designer[7].
Where did John Scofield go to school?
John Scofield was educated at Berklee College of Music[14] and Wilton High School[15].