Guitar Techniques

TASTY SOLOING

Matt Schofield’s style is an interesting blend of modern blues from the likes of Albert King and Jimi Hendrix, with the jazzier influence of Robben Ford. Manchester born Matt has been leading his own band for a long time now and has a large body of original songs to call upon. He often works in an organ trio format and this informs his rhythm style greatly.

Matt’s phrasing is flawless and this partly explains why he has been welcomed into the blues

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