Boz Scaggs blends rock, soul, jazz and R&B

MORRISTOWN — Boz Scaggs performs his hits and music from his new release, "A Fool to Care," at Mayo Performing Arts Center, on Wednesday, July 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49 to $99.

Another album in a prolific career, "A Fool to Care" boasts Scaggs' pioneering blend of rock, soul, jazz and R&B taken to new heights. "A Fool To Care" showcases the patchwork of influences and innovations that make up a Boz Scaggs album.

The inspirational heart of the album lies in the sounds of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma that played such a vital role in shaping Scaggs' musical sensibility, but they venture forth boldly from there.

Raised in Texas with an abiding respect for a wide spectrum of American roots music, William Royce "Boz" Scaggs began a long and storied career in 1965 with the release of his first solo recording "Boz." After cutting his teeth playing with Steve Miller and honing his rock and R&B chops with the likes of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and Duane Allman, Scaggs achieved multi-platinum success with Silk Degrees in 1976. Among his hits are "Lowdown," "Lido Shuffle" and "What Can I Say." He has continued on a lauded and multi-genre musical journey to the present day. With a trademark voice, a rich catalogue and many accolades, Scaggs continues to establish himself as one of music's most creative and original artists.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For more information or tickets contact the box office at 973-539-8008 or visit www.mayoarts.org.