Jazz-Rock Legend John Scofield To Play Budapest In May

  • 14 Dec 2018 8:15 AM
  • Budapest Business Journal
Jazz-Rock Legend John Scofield To Play Budapest In May
Legendary U.S. jazz-rock fusion guitarist John Scofield will perform at the Budapest Jazz Club on May 3, 2019, according to the club’s official website, bjc.hu.

The multiple Grammy Award-winning artist will visit Budapest on a tour to promote his "Combo 66" album, which he recorded to commemorate his 66th birthday.

Over the course of his career, Scofield has played together with jazz giants such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Pat Metheny, as well as avant-jazz-funk outfit Medeski Martin & Wood, with whom he performed in Budapest in 2014. 

Scofield’s current four-piece band will include Gerald Clayton on piano and organ, Vicente Archer on bass, and Bill Stewart on drums. 

Tickets: HUF 10,900

Date and time: Friday, 3 May, 7 pm

Venue:
Budapest Jazz Club
1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő u. 7.
 

Photo courtesy of Northfoto.com

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