E’Lon JD Archives
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Releases “Re-Potted”
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra has just released their eighth album, entitled “Re-Potted,” which the steel pan virtuoso wrote shortly after moving to New York City from North Carolina. The album includes bassist E’Lon JD.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra: Tiny Desk Concert
NPR Music just shared an exciting new episode of Tiny Desk Concert, featuring the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. This lineup includes Scales along with bassist E’Lon JD and drummer Maison Guidry - with a guest appearance by Béla Fleck.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra’s “Pillar” Features All-Star Bassists
Jonathan Scales has always had great bassists for his band and his new album only ups the ante. Pillar, which is the steel pannist’s third Fourchestra album, features his full-time bassist E’Lon JD as well as low-end guests Oteil Burbridge, Victor Wooten, and Mononeon. Burbridge anchors the opening track, “Fake Buddha’s Inner Child,” while the latter two are featured together...