Wilton, Connecticut native and guitar legend John Scofield is a one-of-a-kind jazz master and a 3-time Grammy award-winning artist with more than 40 recordings to his credit. Now he adds yet another credit to his resume: solo guitarist, as he performs two live socially distanced/limited capacity shows at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, April 24 at 4pm and 7:30pm as part of the Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series with support from Personal Chef Brian Bender. Before the show ticket holders can enjoy an art exhibit in the lobby by Charles Gulbrandsen – a resident artist at RPAC Art Gallery of Ridgefield. For more information or to purchase touchless print at home ticket ($52.50) go online at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org or, you can visit or call the box office (203) 438-5795. The Playhouse is currently doing socially distanced, limited capacity seating. Concession/bar can be ordered via our mobile site so that you can pick it up on the way in, or get notified when it is ready for you to pick up once in the theater. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT and is committed to keeping the arts alive and available to all.
Wilton, Connecticut native and guitar legend John Scofield is a one-of-a-kind jazz master and a 3-time Grammy award-winning artist with more than 40 recordings to his credit. Now he adds yet another credit to his resume: solo guitarist, as he performs two live socially distanced/limited capacity shows at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, April 24 at 4pm and 7:30pm as part of the Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series with support from Personal Chef Brian Bender. Before the show ticket holders can enjoy an art exhibit in the lobby by Charles Gulbrandsen – a resident artist at RPAC Art Gallery of Ridgefield. NPR describes Scofield as “one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation.” As a principal innovator of modern jazz guitar, he played alongside Miles Davis for more than three years, and his work has influenced guitar greats since the late ’70s. Scofield is a creative artist of a rare sort: a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent, rock-solid aesthetic identity who demonstrates fluency in bebop, blues, jazz-funk, jam band, orchestral ensembles, and various others with ease and enthusiasm. Make it a great night out with dinner and a show! Visit TerraSole (3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield) and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine or dessert with your entrée when tickets are presented. John Scofield is a featured artist of media sponsor WPKN Community Radio 89.5fm.
John Scofield has worked with some of the greatest names in jazz – recording and collaborating with Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Charles Mingus, Gary Burton, Herbie Hancock and his mentor, Steve Swallow. His latest album Swallow Tales is a nod to bassist Steve Swallow. Some songs originated in the late 1970s, when an upstart Scofield was the bassist’s protégé. In addition to working with jazz royalty, Scofield has also collaborated with John Mayer, Mavis Staples and Government Mule.
For more information or to purchase touchless print at home ticket ($52.50) go online at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org or, you can visit or call the box office (203) 438-5795. The Playhouse is currently doing socially distanced, limited capacity seating. Concession/bar can be ordered via our mobile site so that you can pick it up on the way in, or get notified when it is ready for you to pick up once in the theater. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT and is committed to keeping the arts alive and available to all.
