For much of the last decade guitarist John Scofield has regularly applied his abundant skills as one of jazz's most popular and talented improvisers and bandleaders to groove-oriented music—exploring New Orleans traditions or feet-friendly funk—never more than on his latest album Überjam Deux (Decca/Emarcy), a title that aptly references his likely demographic here. He brings that band—fellow guitarist Avi Bortnick, bassist Andy Hess, and drummer Tony Mason—back to town for a concert on Thursday at the Old Town School of Folk Music.…
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