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A Little Jazz Then…And Now
Memories of Home; John Scofield; Dave Holland; ECM; Catalogue # ECM 2860; Recorded 08/??/2024; Time 00:54:56; Release Date: 11/21/2025.
Musicians: John Scofield (guitar); Dave Holland (double bass).
Track 1: Icons at the Fair (John Scofield, 2018); The unique call and response introduction between Scofield’s electric guitar and Holland’s double bass set the tone for the balance of the chart.
Scofield initiates the melody at 00:01:08, a hybrid blend of Latin, blues, pop, and jazz. At 00:03:42, they switch roles with Holland taking the melodic lead and Scofield now supplying the rhythmic support.
He recaptures the melody at 00:04:54 as the call and response interweave resumes until 00:05:36, when Scofield concludes the chart with a dramatic chord.
Track 2: Meant to Be (John Scofield, 1990); From the initial bass introduction, this track is an example of the melodic intimacy possible in a duet. Throughout the track Holland’s bass alternately provides rhythmic support, then transitions into expansion of the melody. To me, the most notable aspect of the track are the seamless transitions between the two roles for both musicians. The music is both mellow and soothing.
Track 3: Mine Are Blues (John Scofield, 2025); This track is driven by dynamics. It’s upbeat and propelled by…
