Robben Ford: Andertons Guitar Masterclass – Playing Highlights

Robben Ford Andertons Guitar Masterclass – Playing Highlights

Frank Gambale, Robben Ford: AFTERBURNER * LIVE @ GIT, Los Angeles, CA

I have no date with this one, sorry, but I'm thinking mid to late 80's??? I have no definite idea, but it would be good to get some more accurate details regarding this performance. I could find very little online about this group.

There is a great vibe going down with this show, some excellent music... and also Robben Ford getting up for a quick jam!!

I also missed the drummer and percussionist's names in the band intros and a few of the song titles, if anyone knows?


Frank Gambale: guitar
Iain Scott: guitar
Dan Gilbert: guitar
Oskar Cartaya: bass
Marcus Hinder(???): congas
John ???: drums

...with guest Robben Ford: guitar / vocals ***


1. ???
2. Blues for Hollywood (Frank Gambale)
3. Sea of Feelings (Dan Gilbert)
4. ???
5. Little Red Rooster (Willie Dixon) ***
6. ???

AFTERBURNER (Frank Gambale w/ guest Robben Ford) * LIVE @ GIT, Los Angeles, CA

Robben Ford, Nick Johnston:EPK "United Guitars, Vol.4" and many, many more

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Robben Ford: Telecaster - "The Ugliest Musical Instrument?"

In this episode of the Vault Sessions, @Robben Ford talks Mickey Baker, the importance of Paul Butterfield Blues Band, his desire to be jazz player, and the day that he realized he didn’t know any chords. Robben was selected as one of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century" by Musician magazine. He also was a member of the L.A. Express and Yellowjackets, and he has collaborated with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Larry Carlton, Rick Springfield, Kiss, and more. He plays one of our 1958 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop "Darkback" and a one-of-a-kind Natural Red Mahogany Fender Telecaster. He also plays his 1960 Telecaster and Epiphone Riviera.

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Coming soon: Jimmy Herring, Samantha Fish, Stuart Mathis, Andy Wood (part 2), J.D. Simo, and dozens more. These sessions help keep the music alive by helping the Songbirds Foundation raise money to buy guitars for kids…check out our website to find out more— songbirdsfoundation.org. Thanks to our sponsors— The Riverview Foundation, Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation, GHS Strings, and Todd Sharp Amplifiers. Special thanks to John Dooley for the great video work.

VS: Robben Ford on the Telecaster - "The Ugliest Musical Instrument?" (S3: E18)

Robben Ford, Rick Beato: In Person - The Blues, Influences and Guitar Style

In this interview we go in depth with Robben Ford on The Blues, Influences and his unique guitar style.
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Robben Ford In Person - The Blues, Influences and Guitar Style

Robben Ford, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jimmy Haslip: Jing Chi at Sweetwater

Go behind the scenes with Robben Ford, Vinnie Colaiuta and Jimmy Haslip during the recording of their latest Jing Chi album “Supremo”. From their own personal history to how they came together as a group, to the gear they use during the recording process, this mini-documentary covers alot of bases. Recorded by Mark Hornsby at Sweetwater Studios and directed by Nigel Dick, this is a first hand look on what goes on inside the studio when a super group of musicians are working on their own album.

Jing Chi at Sweetwater

Robben Ford: Play Along with Pro Musicians In TrueFire’s New Multi-Track Video Jam Software

Play Along with Pro Musicians In TrueFire’s New Multi-Track Video Jam Software

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL — Keyboardists, drummers, bassists, and even guitarists can all now have a chance to jam with Robben Ford. The legendary guitarist invites musicians to join him and his band in the studio. From the comfort of their own home, players can join these “live” sessions. Musicians can mute whatever instrument track they prefer and jump on in. They can even fill in for Robben! The multi-track video jams are pre-recorded, pre-loaded, and ready to go through TrueFire’s “In The Jam” downloadable software for Windows and Mac computers.

Travel back to Oct. 27, 2013, when Robben gathers several musicians in one of Nashville’s premier recording studios to lay down the tracks for his album, “A Day in Nashville.” Robben is joined by Audley Freed on rhythm guitar, Brian Allen on bass, Wes Little on drums, Barry Green on trombone and Ricky Peterson on B3 organ. Robben leads this all-star band through nine bluesy, soulful tunes before heading to Nashville’s famous House of Blues studio. There, he and co-producer Rick Wheeler lay down vocals and guitar tracks for each of the songs. True to its name, the album is completed in a day; however, the journey doesn’t end there. Robben heads down to TrueFire’s studios to record all-new rhythm and lead parts for the songs, all with close-up views of his performance.

In total, there are more than six hours of multi-angle video tracks to choose from, along with all the separate audio tracks to mix. “What’s really cool about the In The Jam software is that you can mute or solo any instrument. So if you’re interested in my rhythm part, or even the drum part, you can solo it up, listen to it and learn it. Or you can take it out and you can play rhythm along with my lead part, or mute the drum, keyboards or bass tracks and play those parts with the band.” says Robben. “No matter what instrument you play, there’s a place for you in the band even if you’re a vocalist.”

While at TrueFire studios, Robben recorded a commentary track for each of his new performances. He takes you through everything he plays, the inspirations behind his playing, and why he chooses certain chord voicings. The commentary is accompanied by guitar tabs and notations, along with lead sheets. Robben also filmed new lead and rhythm guitar parts for each tune doubling the educational value for guitarists.



The record covers a broad spectrum in terms of styles, including jazz, rock, blues and country—or as Robben puts it, “something for everybody.” It’s a testament to how this five-time GRAMMY® nominee has built his career as a premier electric guitarist in a variety of musical contexts. Named one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century” by Guitar Player Magazine, Robben has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Greg Allman, Brad Paisley and more. Today, after 40 years on the road or in the studio, Robben graciously shares what he has learned with current and future musicians.

From start to finish and fully behind the scenes, TrueFire’s In The Jam platform is the perfect opportunity for musicians of various backgrounds to witness the creative process in a comprehensive, professional format. To download the Robben Ford session for $49, and to check out other In The Jam sessions, visit http://tfir.es/ITJRobbenFord.

Robben Ford: Blues Lesson - Featured in Guitarist 412

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Robben Ford Blues Lesson

Lee Ritenour, Robben Ford: 12th Annual Guitar Town With Guitar Masters details announced

12th Annual Guitar Town With Guitar Masters Set For Aug. 12-14, 2016 at Copper Mountain

With Performances By:
Lee Ritenour
Guitar Army featuring Robben Ford, Lee Roy Parnell, Joe Robinson
John Jorgenson (Gypsy Jazz Quintet, Electric Band, & Bluegrass Band - J2B2)
Martin Taylor // Frank Vignola with Vinny Raniolo and Olli Soikkeli
Laurence Juber // Redd Volkaert // Mark Selby // Cindy Cashdollar
Stig Mathisen // Scott Goldman // Hendrix Revolution with Randy Hansen
Guitar Town will return to Copper Mountain on August 12-14, 2016 for the 12th annual showcase of amazing live music. The annual, popular, FREE outdoor festival has become widely known for gathering some of the very best guitar virtuosos in the world.

This year’s high-powered bill will include performances by Lee Ritenour, Guitar Army featuring Robben Ford, Lee Roy Parnell, Joe Robinson, John Jorgenson(performing in three different configurations: John Jorgenson Quintet [gypsy jazz], J2B2 - John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, & John Jorgenson Electric Band with special guest Redd Volkaert), Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola with Vinny Raniolo and Olli Soikkeli,Laurence Juber, Mark Selby with special guest Stig Mathisen, Cindy Cashdollar,Scott Goldman, and Hendrix Revolution with Randy Hansen.

Guitar Town’s first-ever Friday Night Kick-Off Party will feature Hendrix Revolution with Randy Hansen on Friday, August 12. The festival’s Acoustic Day is set for Saturday, August 13, and Electric Day will take place Sunday, August 14. Day-ending all-star guitar jams and lively informative morning guitar workshops with artists from the Guitar Town lineup are always highly anticipated events. At the workshops, guitar students and fans are granted an opportunity to connect on a personal level with the guitarists in a “living room-style” format while taking in once-in-a-lifetime jams, gaining valuable technical insight, and hearing entertaining stories. On both August 13 & 14, the guitar workshops, moderated by The GRAMMY Foundation’s Scott Goldman, run from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Copper Conference Center, and live music begins on the Guitar Town Main Stage at Noon. The festival is FREE, but VIP tickets are $149 for the weekend and must be purchased in advance at: http://www.villageatcopper.com/guitarTown/tickets.php

Guitar Center will be on-site offering re-stringing and tune-ups for guitars with it’s Guitar Center Garage. Several custom luthiers — including Michael Anthony Guitars, Big Hollow Guitars, Robbie O’Brien, Deltoro Guitars, and Jeff Bamburg — will be a part of Guitar Town’s Custom Luthier Expo, displaying their craft and answering questions from Guitar Town attendees about their work.

Fun music activities for kids and the whole family will also once again be a part of the Guitar Town festivities. Don’t miss Andy May's Acoustic Kids Showcase on the West Lake Stage. The showcase (not a contest) is an opportunity for young guitarists of any skill level (through age 16) to perform on the festival stage in a supportive environment. Accompanists may be any age, and bands are eligible as long as at least one featured performer is 16 years of age or younger. As a show, the Acoustic Kids Showcase is not for kids only — it’s for music lovers of all ages who would like to come applaud the efforts of the next generation. To apply, visit www.acoustickids.com.

Don’t miss out on the perfect guitar-lover’s getaway! For more information, visithttp://villageatcopper.com/guitarTown/

Robben Ford: Blues workout Dallas Guitar Fest 2016

Bobby Sparks on keys, Mike Gage on Drums, Arem Doroff on bass.
Nice playing and vox by Robben, with an all-star DFW cast.
Excellent Festival-closing set by Robben

Robben Ford Blues workout Dallas Guitar Fest 2016


First appearance at Dallas Guitar Show for the jazz/blues stalwart.
Reverent nod to Freddie King in Dallas, and also on tele for TX icons like Albert Collins, etc.
Ford is a class act for choosing this, and shuffles in that grand TX style with aplomb. With ma boyz Mike & Arem, 2 stalwarts of the DFW scene.

Robben Ford Cannonball Shuffle with Mike Gage and Arem Doroff DIGF

Robben Ford: live performance from Building 24 in Wyomissing, PA USA 2016

Robben Ford: live performance from Building 24 in Wyomissing, PA USA 2016

Robben Ford - 4/1/16 Building 24 - Wyomissing, PA

Oz Noy: Who Gives a Funk new album on pre order featuring Joe Bonamasa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa and more

Oz Noy (guitar); Will Lee, (Bass); Roscoe Beck (Bass); Rocky Bryant (Drums); Steve Wolf (drums); Chris Layton (drums); Jerry Z (organ); Danny Sadownick (Percussion). Guests: Joe Bonamasa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa, John Medeski, Randy Brecker, Chris Potter, Fred Wesley

Release: April 1, 2016. Abstract Logix Records.
ALL PREORDERS CDS ARE SIGNED BY OZ NOY . GET FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE ALBUM ON APRIL 1


Internationally acclaimed New York guitarist and composer Oz Noy follows his provocative two-volume exploration and reinvention of his blues roots (Twisted Blues) with Who Gives a Funk, due out April 15th – a examination of classic funk and R&B grooves, spiked with his uniquely unhinged improvisational instincts. “Simple, funky music – but soulful,” is how Noy describes it, while acknowledging that simple is not synonymous with easy: The discipline and clarity these classic structures demand put even the finest musicians to the test, and Noy and his all-star cohorts deliver a remarkable program that uncovers intriguing new pathways through timeless forms.
Inspired by the funk-blues nexus of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s music of artists like Freddie King, James Brown, Albert Collins, Who Gives a Funk mixes concise, compelling original compositions with reimaginings of vintage standards by Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cook, Charles Mingus, and even Thelonious Monk – mostly tracked live in the studio for maximum grit and spark. A core group of New York’s finest is augmented by an impressive array of guest appearances, including performances by John Medeski, Dweezil Zappa, funk pioneer Fred Wesley, Chris Potter, Robben Ford, Randy Brecker, Joe Bonamasa, members of Stevie Ray Vaughn’s Double Trouble, and Living Color vocalist Corey Glover.
Through it all, Noy’s guitar is the connecting thread. Whether steering the band with incisive, stark rhythm work or soaring over the grooves with impeccable single-note leads that recall the graceful, nuanced inflection of a fine soul vocalist, Noy brilliantly walks a musical tightrope spanning the best of the past and the future. Surprising, danceable, and accessible, Who Gives a Funk is a powerfully heartfelt new statement from one of contemporary guitar’s great improvisational stylists.

Track 1 Come on
Track 2 Flashback
Track 3 Better get it in your soul
Track 4 I got you (I feel good)
Track 5 A chance is gonna come
Track 6 Ice man
Track 7 Zig Zag
Track 8 Dam, this groove
Track 9 Little wing
Track 10 Five spot blues

Who Gives A Funk
Release Date: April, 2016
Label: Abstract Logix
Produced by: Oz Noy

Oz Noy: Who Gives a Funk pre order featuring Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa and many more!!!

Who Gives a Funk
by Oz Noy

1. Come On (feat. Fred Wesley)
2. Flashback (feat. John Medeski)
3. Better Get it in your Soul (feat.Randy Brecker)
4. I Got You (feat. Chris Potter)
5. A Change is Gonna Come
6. Ice Man (feat. Robben Ford)
7. Zig Zag
8. Damn This Groove (feat. Dweezil Zappa)
9. Little Wing (feat. Corey Glover)
10. Five Spot Blues (feat. Joe Bonamassa)

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Internationally acclaimed New York guitarist and composer Oz Noy follows his provocative two-volume exploration and reinvention of his blues roots (Twisted Blues) with Who Gives a Funk, due out April 15th – a examination of classic funk and R&B grooves, spiked with his uniquely unhinged improvisational instincts. “Simple, funky music – but soulful,” is how Noy describes it, while acknowledging that simple is not synonymous with easy: The discipline and clarity these classic structures demand put even the finest musicians to the test, and Noy and his all-star cohorts deliver a remarkable program that uncovers intriguing new pathways through timeless forms.

Inspired by the funk-blues nexus of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s music of artists like Freddie King, James Brown, Albert Collins, Who Gives a Funk mixes concise, compelling original compositions with reimagining of vintage standards by Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cook, Charles Mingus, and even Thelonious Monk – mostly tracked live in the studio for maximum grit and spark. A core group of New York’s finest is augmented by an impressive array of guest appearances, including performances by John Medeski, Dweezil Zappa, funk pioneer Fred Wesley, Chris Potter, Robben Ford, Randy Brecker, Joe Bonamassa, members of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble, and Living Color vocalist Corey Glover. 

Through it all, Noy’s guitar is the connecting thread. Whether steering the band with incisive, stark rhythm work or soaring over the grooves with impeccable single-note leads that recall the graceful, nuanced inflection of a fine soul vocalist, Noy brilliantly walks a musical tightrope spanning the best of the past and the future. Surprising, danceable, and accessible, Who Gives a Funk is a powerfully heartfelt new statement from one of contemporary guitar’s great improvisational stylists.
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releases April 13, 2016

Oz Noy (guitar); Will Lee, (Bass); Roscoe Beck (Bass); Rocky Bryant (Drums); Steve Wolf (drums); Chris Layton (drums); Jerry Z (organ); Danny Sadownick (Percussion). Guests: Joe Bonamasa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa, John Medeski, Randy Brecker, Chris Potter, Fred Wesley

Tim And Pete's Guitar Show - Episode 3 feat. Oz Noy

Robben Ford, Kirk Fletcher: Fox Club in Redwood City CA 2015

The Ford Brothers Blues Band invited Kirk Fletcher to sit in at the Fox Club in Redwood City CA

Robben Ford, Michael Thompson,Paul Jackson Jr: Jeff Lorber Fusion - Step It Up

Jeff Lorber (keyboards); Jimmy Haslip (bass); Bob Mintzer, Gary Meek (saxophone); Robben Ford, Michael Thompson and Paul Jackson Jr. (guitar); Ash Soan, Gary Novak and Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); David Mann (horn arrangements); Lenny Castro (percussion)

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Jeff Lorber Fusion, whose previous release Hacienda was praised for its “impeccable musicianship and deep grooves” byJazzTimes and its “funky, rollicking jams” by All About Jazz, returns with Step It Up. The fourth consecutive collaboration between GRAMMY®-nominated keyboardist/composer/producer Jeff Lorber and GRAMMY®-winning bassist/composer/ producer Jimmy Haslip since the two virtuosos reactivated Jeff Lorber Fusion five years ago, Step It Up features 11 new Lorber compositions, several co-written with Haslip. The longtime colleagues also co-produced the recording.

The title Step It Up, says Lorber, “reflects the music: optimistic, energetic and an attempt to ‘step up’ our game—our compositions, production and improvisation—to the next level. This record puts us back in a more familiar Jeff Lorber Fusion groove while we explore some new uncharted areas.”

“We were motivated to find a new direction following Hacienda,” adds Haslip. “That one was a full-on experimental recording. Step It Up is more inside the Jeff Lorber Fusion box but has some new and interesting twists.”

Assisting the pair in creating those twists is a team of world-class musicians, including two former bandmates of Haslip’s in the award-winning fusion band Yellowjackets: saxophonist Bob Mintzer and guitarist Robben Ford. Also lending a hand are drummers Ash Soan, Gary Novak and Vinnie Colaiuta; saxophonist Gary Meek and guitarists Michael Thompson and Paul Jackson Jr. David Mann provides horn arrangements and Lenny Castro percussion.

As on all past Jeff Lorber Fusion releases, dating back to its 1977 self-titled debut, Step It Up effortlessly mines and merges elements from multiple genres, including jazz, funk, rock and R&B. The original Jeff Lorber Fusion took an extended hiatus in the early ’80s, reemerging and recharging in 2010 with an updated approach that incorporates contemporary rhythms, technology and instrumentation.

“I’m always writing new stuff and I got together with Jimmy to play him some of the music I was working on,” says Lorber. “My compositions were a bit diverse and Jim suggested focusing more. We came up with the idea of ’70s modal jazz.” Inspired by the classic recordings of such greats as Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Lee Morgan, Joe Henderson and Weather Report, Lorber and Haslip followed their collective muse, drawing conceptually from the influential output of those legends but filtering it all through their own sensibilities—several of the co-written tunes developed directly out of bass parts Haslip had created.

“We eventually put a list of original tunes together that we thought made a statement and had this modal thread running through it,” says Haslip. “We also have a modern approach to this and we wanted to make sure that there would be strong elements of excitement and uplifting melodic motifs.”

Among the 11 tracks featured on Step It Up, Lorber cites “Fire Spirit,” “Starfish,” “Tenth Victim” and the title track as “having that modal center/freedom, along with some powerful grooves like some of those tracks from the ’70s. Then along with those we have some cool blues tunes like ‘Arecibo’ and ‘Deep Green,’” the latter among three tracks featuring Robben Ford. Another highlight is “Get Up,” about which Lorber says, “Jimmy discovered this one while listening to some older demos on his computer. We had written the sketch a number of years ago and forgotten about it. We both thought it was great when we heard it and wanted to put it on the album, however we didn’t have a melody. I wrote a number of melodies for it but ended up trying to simplify and minimize it as much as possible to not take away from the funkiness of the basic track, which we liked so much. Ash played some really cool drums and David Mann came up with an outstanding horn arrangement.”

Lorber’s composition “Up on This” has its roots in what Jeff calls “a mean modern groove kind of reminiscent of Chaka Khan’s ‘Ain’t Nobody,’” while “Mustang” sports a syncopated melody and superb playing from Mintzer. “Right on Time” is a hard-hitting, fast but highly melodic swing tune with some Hammond B3 organ accents, topped off by a fiery Gary Meek sax solo at the end and sweet horn arrangements by Mann. The album is rounded out by the self-explanatory “Soul Party,” featuringGary Novak’s solid drum groove and Michael Thompson’s greasy and inventive guitar accompaniment.

Both Lorber and Haslip are quick to heap praise upon the other for his vital contributions to the final product. With decades of expertise between them in every area of composing, playing and recording, they know each other’s strengths inside out. “I’m more of a detail guy and Jimmy is more of a big picture guy,” says Lorber, who plays Fender Rhodes, Moog, mini-Moog and piano on the album. “He helps a lot with figuring out which musicians we might call to complement and develop the songs (in this case Bob Mintzer and Robben Ford).”

Adds Haslip, “Jeff and I have really good chemistry and we have a lot in common with a love of many different styles of music. So together, we form a strong, positive union of ideas and creative energy.”

Never has that chemistry been more evident than on Step It Up. Where they will head next from here is anybody’s guess, but both Jeff and Jimmy are excited about the possibilities. Says Lorber, “I think the direction we’ve charted out from the last few records and this one is a creative, positive one. These records have been about combining the old and new, taking the originalJeff Lorber Fusion sound of funky fusion with bebop and R&B elements and reaching both forward and backward to explore new territory. There’s a renewed sense of exploration, harmonic and melodic adventure and jazziness. The idea of fusion seems fresh again.”

TRACK LISTING:

1. Get Up
2. Up on This
3. Mustang
4. Fire Spirit
5. Arecibo
6. Right on Time
7. Starfish
8. Tenth Victim
9. Deep Green
10. Soul Party
11. Step It Up

Robben Ford: super smooth guitar work MEZZ Breda 2015

Another super smooth guitar work from Robben Ford, when he and his band played the MEZZ venue in Breda, The Netherlands on Friday, May 1st, 2015.

Extract from Robben's website: Guitar virtuoso Robben Ford’s new album ‘Into The Sun’ shines a bright light on his artful, contemporary songwriting and the stunning playing that’s made him a favorite foil of Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and other legends….his extensive discography, which embraces more than 35 albums under his own name and with his various bands. There’s also Ford’s session and sideman work, which includes hundreds of concert appearances and albums by Bonnie Raitt, Barbara Streisand, Charlie Musselwhite, KISS, Ruthie Foster, Jimmy Witherspoon and Rickie Lee Jones. ‘Into the Sun’, which follows last year’s critically acclaimed A Day In Nashville and 2013’s Bringing It Back Home, explores the breadth of Ford’s sophisticated, visionary writing and playing, creating a new chapter in his brilliant musical history. The album features a coterie of guests: gritty Southern rock newcomer Tyler Bryant on “Stone Cold Heaven,” Allman Brothers guitarist and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes on “High Heels And Throwing Things,” slide guitar guru Sonny Landreth on “So Long 4 U,” Americana and blues icon Keb’ Mo’ and pedal steel wizard Robert Randolph on “Justified,” and vocal sensation ZZ Ward on “Breath Of Me.” Niko Bolas, whose credits include Neil Young, John Mayer and Keith Richards, engineered.
...supporting harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite. Later, Robben played with blues giant Jimmy Witherspoon on festival stages. In 1974, Robben joined the historic fusion group Tom Scott & The L.A. Express and began touring with Joni Mitchell. Later that year ex-Beatle George Harrison enlisted Ford and Scott to join him on his Dark Horse tour, which was followed by more touring with Joni Mitchell. Ford went on to record and tour with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh and a host of others. By the time he joined Miles Davis’ group in the ’80s, he’d developed a signature approach based on an axis of blues, jazz, pop and rock. Since leaving Davis’ band, Ford has primarily forged his own path — touring and cutting a series of varied sounding albums with the Ford Brothers, Blue Line and Renegade featuring fellow guitar master Michael Landau.

ROBBEN FORD GUITAR INSTRUMENTAL, MEZZ BREDA 2015

Robben Ford: live at Le New Morning, Paris 2015

Robben Ford @ Le New Morning, Paris 29/06/2015


Robben Ford - Earthquake - Live Paris 2015

Robben Ford: Into the Sun - new album

Robben Ford (vocals, guitar); Jim Cox (piano, organ); Brian Allen (upright bass, electric bass); Wes Little (drums, percussion)
Continuing his latter-day renaissance, Robben Ford widens his palette on Into the Sun. The very title suggests this 2015 album is bright and open, and it is. There's a nice, relaxed groove to this record as Ford plays as much Southern-fried soul and funky jazz as he does blues. All of these sounds intersect at Ford's sweet spot. He's a sly, versatile guitarist who can dip into a variety of styles without seeming like a dilettante, and on Into the Sun, that includes the lazy acoustic opener "Rose of Sharon," which finds its counterpart on "Justified," a backporch blues duet with Keb' Mo'. Other guests are here -- ZZ Ward shines on "Breath of Me," Warren Haynes spars on "High Heels and Throwing Things," Sonny Landreth shows up for "So Long 4 U" -- a sign of Ford's generosity. Then again, this wide array of players fit neatly into Ford's soulful style, which is unified by its love of rhythm & blues -- meaning both the groove and the long, yet unflashy, solos -- and open-hearted vibe. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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01. Rose of Sharon
02. Day of the Planets
03. Howlin' At The Moon
04. Rainbow Cover
05. Justified featuring Keb' Mo'/Robert Randolph
06. Breath of Me
07. High Heels And Throwing Things
08. Cause Of War
09. So Long 4 U
10. Same Train
11. Stone Cold Heave

Robben Ford: Justified - Into The Sun - Track By Track

Robben Ford - Justified - Into The Sun - Track By Track mascotlabelgroup Robben Ford goes over every track on Into The Sun. Order here:http://smarturl.it/RobbenFordMLG Guitar virtuoso Robben Ford’s forthcoming new album Into The Sun (Mascot Label Group) shines a bright light on his artful, contemporary songwriting and the stunning playing that’s made him a favorite foil of Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and other legends. Visit our website! http://www.mascotlabelgroup­.com MLG on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/MLGspotify Facebook: http://facebook.com/mascotlabelgroup Twitter: http://twitter.com/MascotLabelGrou Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: http://smarturl.it/ytsbscr

Robben Ford: Into The Sun - Album Trailer

Robben Ford - Into The Sun - Album Trailer mascotlabelgroup Album Trailer for Robben Ford's upcoming album Into The Sun. Pre-order Into The Sun: http://smarturl.it/RobbenFordMLG Into The Sun will be released on March 30 in EU and March 31 in US on Mascot Label Group. Visit our website! http://www.mascotlabelgroup­.com MLG on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/MLGspotify Facebook: http://facebook.com/mascotlabelgroup Twitter: http://twitter.com/MascotLabelGrou Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: http://smarturl.it/ytsbscr