John Scofield Opens Electrospective Tour in Cincinnati
The acclaimed guitarist kicked off his new tour at Ludlow Garage with a setlist focused on his electric catalog.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Jazz
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Guitarist John Scofield launched his Electrospective Tour at Cincinnati's Ludlow Garage, featuring a quartet performing 12 selections from his groove-oriented electric repertoire. The performance showcased material spanning several decades of the musician's career.
Why it matters
The tour represents a deliberate effort by Scofield to revisit the funk-infused, electric side of his discography. By reinterpreting these works with a live quartet, he provides fans with fresh perspectives on his influential fusion compositions.
The performance featured 12 total musical selections drawn from the albums A Go Go, Blue Matter, and Überjam. The quartet revisited material covering four decades of the guitarist's fusion recordings, including works dating back to the 1980s.
The players
John Scofield
John Scofield is an influential jazz guitarist known for his extensive work in jazz fusion and post-bop styles.
Oteil Burbridge
Oteil Burbridge is an accomplished bassist who has performed with the Allman Brothers Band and Dead & Company.
Adam Deitch
Adam Deitch is a versatile drummer and producer best known for his work with the funk band Lettuce.
Larry Goldings
Larry Goldings is a prominent keyboardist and composer frequently associated with soul-jazz and pop recordings.
The details
Scofield leads a four-member ensemble featuring Oteil Burbridge, Adam Deitch, and Larry Goldings, who apply new arrangements to classic tracks. This residency at the Ludlow Garage highlights the band's emphasis on rhythmic improvisation and complex groove structures.
Timeline
The Electrospective Tour launched in Cincinnati on October 14, 2026.
A second performance at the Ludlow Garage took place on October 15, 2026.
The tour is scheduled to conclude on November 21, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Industry Dynamics
This tour mirrors the legacy of the 1998 release of the album A Go Go by focusing on the artist's definitive groove-oriented jazz. It reflects a broader trend among veteran jazz artists who are revisiting their most commercially successful electric-era catalogs for live audiences.
Fans in Kent, Brookfield, and Chicago can purchase tickets for upcoming dates as the tour moves across the country. Attendees should expect a career-spanning setlist that highlights the electric fusion arrangements showcased at the Cincinnati opener.
The takeaway
The Electrospective Tour highlights the enduring appeal of 1980s fusion and 90s groove jazz. Listeners can gain a better appreciation of these complex arrangements by comparing the live quartet versions to the original studio album recordings.
Further reading
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