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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

John Scofield "Uberjam Deux"


Country: USA
Sub GenreJazz-Rock
Label: Abstractlogix
Release date: July 2, 2013
Tracklist:
1. Camelus (5:17)
2. Boogie Stupid (5:05)
3. Endless Summer (6:08)
4. Dub Dub (6:06)
5. Cracked Ice (5:53)
6. Al Green Song (5:50)
7. Snake Dance (7:13)
8. Scotown (4:35)
9. Torero (5:51)
10. Curtis Knew (4:44)
11. Just Don't Want to Be Lonely (5:07)


Line-up: 

John Scofield - guitar
Avi Bortnick - guitar, sampler
John Medeski - organ, Wurlitzer organ, Mellotron
Louis Cato - drums
Adam Deitch - drums 

Description/Reviews
Dispensing with the horns and woodwinds that distinguished Up All Nightfrom its predecessor, Überjam Deux is a more logical follow-up to the group's 2002 self-titled Verve debut. Scofield's reunion with guitarist/sampler Avi Bortnick demonstrates, once again, the true importance—and often underestimated and undervalued skill—of an exceptional rhythm player. Scofield's relentlessly inventive, sonically expansive improvisational explorations are key to Überjam Deux's success, but so, too, is Bortnick's support, which ranges from chunky chords to snaky, muted single-note lines that almost subliminally anchor the music. Former Gov't Mule/Black Crowes bassist Andy Hess—who replaced Überjam's Jesse Murphy on Up All Night—is back, as dexterous, muscular and solid as ever, as is original drummer Adam Deitch, who handles the lion's share of Überjam Deux's twelve tracks with similar aplomb, though 28 year-old drummer Louis Cato takes over on four tracks and is equally impressive. 
 Read the full review by John Kelman  at allaboutjazz.com

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