John Scofield - Hand Jive 2LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-1.06 Shepherd’s Serenade

Shepherd’s Serenade

Now's the Time

while Simone’s version of “Strange Fruit” (made famous by Billie Holiday) is heart-stoppingly stark and mournful

The following year Williams convened a stellar line-up with saxophonists Wayne Shorter and Sam Rivers

B2: It's You or No One

John Scofield - Hand Jive 2LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-1.06 Shepherd’s SerenadeBlue Note, 1994 In 1993, guitarist John Scofield teamed with elder jazz funk pioneer and saxophone great Eddie Harris and a tremendous band featuring Larry Goldings on organ and piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, Bill Stewart on drums, and Don Alias on percussion to lay down his soul jazz opus Hand Jive. Produced by Lee Townsend, the album featured 10 groove based Scofield originals including the irrepressible Do Like Eddie. Tracklist & Credits 2LP