PDX Jazz, PRAx and The Reser Present: An Evening with John Scofield’s Combo 73 featuring Vicente Archer, Gerald Clayton & Bill Stewart
PRAx launches a new partnership with PDX Jazz!
Few artists can perform across genres with the virtuosity of John Scofield. From his early days with Miles Davis (1982-85) through decades of innovative projects, three-time Grammy winner Scofield has become a stylistic chameleon — expressing himself with equal facility in the vernaculars of bebop, blues, jazz-funk, acoustic chamber jazz, electronically tinged groove music, jam band and orchestral ensembles.
And at this unique event, you’ll hear Scofield talk about his incredible career with American Strings host Kelly Bosworth, followed by a full set by the John Scofield Quartet. Come hear from a legend — and hear the music that made him legendary.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Our American Strings conversation will begin at 7 p.m. and Scofield's performance will beginning at 7:45 p.m.
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Artist Bio
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 the swinging group – formerly Combo 66 — to tour the music. 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! Scofield will close 2025 with this band on tour.