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Robben Ford has received five Grammy Award nominations and was named one of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century" by Musician magazine. He credited pianist and arranger Roger Kellaway and saxophonist and arranger Tom Scott , whom he met while playing for Joni Mitchell , as a major influence on his musical development.
Apr 6, 2022 · By Grant Moon. ( Total Guitar ) published 6 April 2022. A revered guitarist who has played for legends such as Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, and created a series of brilliant solo albums, Robben Ford sits down to share his wisdom... (Image credit: Future / Will Ireland) Jump To: Robben Ford's theory wisdom.
- Grant Moon
Aug 27, 2021 · Robben Ford reminds us of his place high amongst guitar’s world rankings. Treading carefully between the land mines of self-indulgence, Robben Ford's album Pure does not disappoint. By Phoebe Flys. ( Classic Rock ) published 27 August 2021. (Image: © EarMusic)
- Jason Shadrick
- Ford’s earliest influences aren’t exactly surprising. “My first guitar hero was Mike Bloomfield. In the jazz world, I’d have to say Jim Hall—and B.B. King is definitely the King!
- Miles was always interesting. “It was certainly thrilling to work with Miles Davis and it was alwaysinteresting to be around the guy. We had a very healthy relationship.
- Ford has no plans to ditch his Dumble. “If I were stuck on a desert island, I would have to have my original Dumble Overdrive Special. I definitely would need a reverb, but not sure which it would be.
- To warm up his fingers, Ford sticks to the basics. “I practice scales to warm up. Beyond that, I don’t really have a practice regiment. I make sure to just play the instrument, and that seems to work for me.”
Apr 15, 2013 · Blues-bopper Robben Ford has done more to develop the more sophisticated side of blues guitar than anyone since T-Bone Walker. Without blinking an eye, he can move from a sweet, B.B. King-inspired bend to a furious diminished-scale run—and make it all work seamlessly.
- Jason Shadrick
Features. “I had more to say with music than as a lyricist”: Robben Ford returns to instrumental music after 24 years. The virtuoso guitarist on playing with Miles Davis, letting his freak flag fly, and why he’s finally learned how to turn down in the studio. Image: Mascha Thompson. By Michael Watts.
Feb 15, 2024 · Lessons. Guitar Techniques. Robben Ford has been sideman to stars from Miles Davis to Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and even Kiss – and he's an expert in fusing the worlds of jazz and blues guitar. By John Wheatcroft. ( Guitar Techniques ) published 15 February 2024.
