Sco @ Esplanade

Watched John Scofield play last night, much to be learnt from this performance:

• Sco's live tone was his recording tone- the man knows tone acquisition despite the different amp (live amp: VOX) used in both circumstances
• There was effective use of pickups switching & volume management; the master manipulates his Ibanez first & foremost before messing with his pedals
• The upholding of jazz elements was unmistakable but Sco is one jazz cat who EMBRACES technology rather than seeing it as an intrusion. There were countless moments when his phrase sampler was put to good use, often leaving Joe Lovano in exhiliration limbo
• The bass/ drum lads were exceptional! They promote band chemistry & were not relegated as mere accompaniments- bass & drum solos were fine touches to the overall performance

On a personal note, I was kinda down because no Uber Jam numbers got on the playlist; I was looking forward to see how technological implements were sequenced in Sco's playing but knowing Lovano's presence in the line-up meant no such tracks were to be heard (note: Uber Jam is Sco's solo effort) but one heck of a show anyway.

Em... half the audience were Caucasians...