THE JOHN SCOFIELD QUARTET - Meant to Be (1990) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Meant to Be features guitarist John Scofield's 1990 pianoless quartet on 11 of his compositions. During the best selections (such as "Big Fan" and "Mr. Coleman to You") one can hear the influence of not just the original Ornette Coleman Quartet but the Keith Jarrett/Dewey Redman Quintet. Joe Lovano's increasingly original tenor sound (mixing together John Coltrane, Dewey Redman, and even Eddie Harris on this set) works well with Scofield and the tight but loose rhythm section (bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Bill Stewart). "Eisenhower" (a slightly tongue-in-cheek, boppish romp) and "Some Nerve" (which uses New Orleans parade rhythms) are also memorable performances. The colorful and enjoyable set is modern mainstream music of the 1990s, stretching ahead while holding on to the roots of hard bop, funk, and fusion.  by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Big Fan 6:03
2 Keep Me In Mind 6:00
3 Go Blow 8:19
4 Chariots 6:02
5 The Guinness Spot 6:35
6 Mr. Coleman To You 6:02
7 Eisenhower 5:20
8 Meant To Be 7:07
9 Some Nerve 5:10
10 Lost In Space 6:30
11 French Flics 5:28
Credits :
Bass – Marc Johnson
Drums – Bill Stewart
Guitar, Composed By – John Scofield
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Clarinet – Joe Lovano