Groove Elation is an album by the jazz guitarist John Scofield, released in 1995.[2][3] It features keyboardist Larry Goldings, bassist Dennis Irwin, percussionist Don Alias and drummer Idris Muhammad, as well as a four piece horn section led by trumpeter Randy Brecker.[4]

Groove Elation
Studio album by John Scofield
Released	October 24, 1995
Recorded	1995
Studio	The Power Station, New York City
Genre	Jazz, soul jazz, jazz-funk
Length	60:05
Label	Blue Note[1]
Producer	Lee Townsend
John Scofield chronology
Liquid Fire: The Best of John Scofield (1994) Groove Elation (1995) Quiet (1996)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]

The Washington Post wrote that Scofield "balances crisp articulation with cool legato passages, jarring intervals with catchy melodies, acoustic warmth with electric bite and soul."[2] The Globe and Mail determined that "the two pieces on Groove Elation that feature Scofield on acoustic guitar are rather ordinary, but several of the other eight are irresistible, none more than the title track, 'Kool' and 'Big Top'."[6]

Track listing

All tracks are written by John Scofield.

Personnel

• John Scofield – acoustic & electric guitar
• Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Steve Turre – trombone
• Billy Drewes – tenor saxophone, flute
• Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone, tuba, bass clarinet
• Larry Goldings – piano, organ
• Dennis Irwin – double bass
• Idris Muhammad – drums
• Don Alias – percussion

References