Where most musicians would normally move into a gentler style as they age, John Scofield chooses to dig deeper into the funk with each passing year. STEADY GROOVIN' is a collection of some of Sco's funkier cuts from his time on the Blue Note label. Featured along with the guitarist's signature twang are other contemporary masters like organist Larry Goldings, saxophonists Joe Lovano, the late Eddie Harris, trombonist Steve Turre, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Idris Muhammad. 　　Although Scofield frequently dots his sessions with equal amounts of swinging blowouts and reflective ballads, it is the grungy soul-jazz numbers like "Do Like Eddie" or the Miles-esque "Big Top" that always seems to bring out the guitarist's most memorable performances. Also included is the almost comical "Camp Out," Scofield's energized take on the "Hello Mudda, Hello Faddaа" novelty classic. Whether he's issuing lingering blues-inflected solos or laying out a chicken-pecking rhythmic background, Scofield shows just why he gets better, funkier, and hipper with each tick of the clock.