Scofield Synergy is a high-energy jazz quartet celebrating the groove-rich, genre-blurring music of John Scofield. Led by guitarist Hilmar Backer, the band features Blair Latham on saxophone and Greg Crayford on drums, with a bass player to be announced. Together, they channel Scofield’s unmistakable voice through tight ensemble playing, bold improvisation, and a deep sense of rhythmic drive.
Expect an evening of steaming grooves from Scofield’s repertoire, stretching from bebop and New Orleans rhythms to pop, blues, and deep funk. With a focus on interaction and spontaneity, the group brings fresh interpretations to both classic and lesser-known material, balancing precision with raw energy. Scofield Synergy captures the playful sophistication and gritty edge that define Scofield’s music, delivering a vibrant live experience that resonates with both jazz purists and modern groove enthusiasts alike.
Greg Crayford: https://www.musicworks.co.nz/greg-crayford
Blair Latham: https://www.blairlatham.org/
Improvisatie, reageren op het moment, dynamisch en melodieus. Dat is Kongsi ten voeten uit. Met een gevarieerd eigen repertoire, aangevuld met composities van bijvoorbeeld Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny of John Scofield, verkent Kongsi de mogelijkheden van het gitaartrio, zonder een gitaartrio te zijn.
Improvisation, responding to the moment, dynamic and melodic—that’s Kongsi through and through. With a varied original repertoire, supplemented by compositions from the likes of Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, or John Scofield, Kongsi explores the possibilities of the guitar trio, without actually being a guitar trio.
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