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“One thing people always ask me is 'How do you play outside?' ... I have no idea how to teach that, but when I was discussing this with our bass player Jesse Murphy, he said 'tell them to go cliff diving'... In other words, when you're jamming, you have to take risks if you want to find new sounds.”

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John Scofield, born on December 26, 1951, is an accomplished guitarist known for his unique fusion of jazz, rock, blues, and funk. His innovative playing style and musical contributions have earned him a prominent place in the jazz world. more

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