John Scofield 'I Don't Need No Doctor' - The Late Show's Commercial Breakdown

Curious about what our band is up to during the commercial breaks? This time Louis Cato and The Late Show Band are joined by the talented and captivating John Scofield! Watch them jam out on this performance of 1960s R&B classic, "I Don't Need No Doctor."

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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Louis Cato and ���THE LATE SHOW band,��� the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Sept. 8, 2015.

[jakobullmann]

Haven’t been watching this show for some time… but I knew Louis Cato as a drummer for John Scofield and Marcus Miller. I had no idea he could sing and play guitar, nor that he had taken over as the band leader for the Late Show.

[blessingsoutlaw]

Louis Cato’s vocals are off the chart! Why oh why have we not heard him sing until now?

[venusvirgofly]

Thank you, John Scofield. Amazing as always.

Thanks for taking the muzzle off Louis Cato and let us soak in his brilliance!!

[Baatid]

If I could speak as well as John Scofield plays guitar….the phrasing on that guy is beyond anything.

[ivandukemusic]

I wish they would air this instead of the commercials

[michaelfoxbrass]

I met John Scofield on the sidewalk outside The Blue Note in NYC many years ago. My buddy who’d recently played with him introduced me to him as a “former pro” trumpet player.

John kindly and genuinely inquired why I’d given up the horn, (which I hadn’t, only making a living on it!).

Though he could have (certainly most would!) just blown by my pedestrian/uninteresting history, he paused to ask.

Now whenever I hear him play anything recorded before or after that brief encounter, it’s with different and more appreciative ears.

[sandytrunks]

I am Absolutely gobsmacked by what I just saw and heard! PLEASE "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" PLEASE post more of these "Commercial Breakdowns" in the future. 🙏🏼

[pageljazz]

Scofield is phenomenal. One of my very guitarists.

[the_guitar_generation]

Love that you had SCOFIELD on the show!!!

[nightnoodler]

That guitar duet was awsome, brought a huge smile to me face, thank you.

[jackiec]

This is smokin'!
Louis...damn! John...damn.
The whole band...damn.

[daneverhart]

I got'a admit, this is the first Colbert clip I've had the stomach to watch twice. ...and now three times! Bravo!

[AhmetKizilay]

Cato and Scofield trading solos was incredible! I wish I was there to experience it in person

[mettamoose]

Oh. My. Gawd. Louis Cato, guitarist/singer/bandleader extraordinaire?! What I can't believe is that nobody in the comments section yet realizes what a blisteringly good drummer he is as well - everyone please check out old YT footage of him KILLING the drums in Scofield's Uberjam band as well as with bass god Marcus Miller (also when he had long hair :). What an amazing overall talent he is!!

[MemphiStig]

Wow! Lot a talent on that stage. Good to hear them cut loose with such a legend. Outstanding jam!

[jakehendriksen]

This was phenomenal. Can you imagine going back to taping the show and not basking a little longer in the music that had just taken place? Stephen Colbert must have great taste, because from the beginning, his show has low-key fostered some of the best funk and jazz musicians of the day.

[teagueskye]

Oh I wish you guys ALWAYS let us share in this joy!

[kturn]

Scofield is one of the most influential and greatest musicians! I can never get enough of his tone and choices :)

[chrisandersen]

Fantastic how Cato’s playing works so well with Scofield. Yo, Colbert!!! We need more of this depth in the music and in your interview subjects. Please continue with your amazing ability to bring depth and silliness to your program. Cheers.

[marciabentley]

I'm sitting in a restaurant listening and it's all I can do not to break into applause. ❤😊🎶😊❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽