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Loud Jazz is a studio album by American jazz guitarist John Scofield. It is the second recording to feature bass guitarist Gary Grainger and drummer Dennis Chambers. Also appearing are keyboardist George Duke and percussionist Don Alias.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album with 4,5 stars and its review by Scott Yanow states: “The music (which includes such numbers as “Tell You What”, “Dirty Rice”, “Wabash” and “Spy Vs. Spy”) has few memorable melodies but plenty of dynamic playing by Scofield, who at this point was growing as a major stylist from album to the album”.

Track listing
All tracks are written by John Scofield except where noted.

1. “Tell You What” 3:46
2. “Dance Me Home” 5:55
3. “Signature of Venus” 4:42
4. “Dirty Rice” 6:34
5. “Did It” 5:38
6. “Wabash” 4:33
7. “Loud Jazz” 6:06
8. “Otay” (CD only) John Scofield, Robert Aries, Dennis Chambers, Gary Grainger 6:14
9. “True Love” 3:54
10. “Igetthepicture” (CD only) 4:07
11. “Spy vs. Spy” 6:16

Personnel
John Scofield – guitar
Robert Aries – keyboards
George Duke – keyboard solos (1, 2, 4–6)
Gary Grainger – bass guitar
Dennis Chambers – drums
Don Alias – percussion

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Released: September 1988
Recorded: December 1987
Studios: A&R Recording and Gramavision Studios (New York City, New York)
Length: 57:08 (CD)
46:47 (vinyl)
Label: Gramavision
Producer: Steve Swallow