Marcus Miller, John Scofield, & Louis Cato Light Up Colbert Stage with “Black Man Blues”
When The Late Show with Stephen Colbert wants a serious dose of jazz funk, Louis Cato knows exactly who to bring in. For this take on “Black Man Blues,” the bandleader and drummer joined forces with guitar legend John Scofield and bass icon Marcus Miller for a performance that hits hard from the first note.
Miller lays it down with his Sire Marcus Miller 4 string running through a Markbass rig. The combination gives him that unmistakable mix of tight low end and singing high register. It is perfect for the earthy shuffle of the verses and the quick, elastic fills that pop between Scofield’s guitar lines.
He locks in with Cato’s groove so deeply that the pocket feels bottomless. Then, just when you are settled in, he opens up with lines that remind you why he is one of the most influential bassists of our time. His tone, touch, and feel are all on display here.
No Treble CEO Jody Miller is a Chicago-based bassist, guitarist, engineer, and producer best known for his bass gear demo videos and as the co-host of The Bass Nerds podcast.
