John Scofield live in Mesa

Experience John Scofield live on October 28th

John Scofield will perform at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona on October 28, 2026. Scofield is a highly influential jazz guitarist known for his distinctive improvisational style, blending elements of jazz fusion, post-bop, and funk. His work often incorporates blues phrasing and a lyrical approach to melody, evolving through collaborations spanning diverse genres including rock and electronic music. Throughout a career beginning in the 1970s, he has released over thirty albums as a leader and appeared on countless recordings as a sideman with artists like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, and Herbie Hancock.

The Mesa Arts Center opened in 2002 and serves as a multi-disciplinary arts venue for the city of Mesa and the East Valley region. Designed by renowned architect Antoine Predock, its architectural style reflects the surrounding desert landscape. The center features multiple performance spaces including the 1,600-seat Lehman Hall which is likely to be the venue for Scofield’s concert given his stature; smaller venues accommodate theatre, dance and visual arts presentations.