Robben Ford
Biography
Robben Lee Ford is an American blues, jazz, and rock guitarist. He was a member of the L.A. Express and Yellowjackets and has collaborated with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Larry Carlton, Rick Springfield, Little Feat, Jimmy Witherspoon, and Kiss. He was named one of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century" by Musician magazine.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 1982, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
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Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Himself
In late 2006, the New Morning presented an incredible meeting of legendary blues players specially flown in from Nashville & Tokyo, to live it up in Paris. As the climax of the club's 25th Anniversary Festival - and a birthday gift from the musicians - this Franco-American guitar summit brought together for the first time the members of Autour du Blues (the cream of France's top studio musicians) and two of America's most brilliant guitar heroes, Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. The show was a smash success with the people of Paris.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
American Robben Ford started out playing jazz saxophone because he admired Paul Desmond. But he soon swapped this instrument for an electric guitar. A few years later, Musician magazine named him one of the 100 best guitarists of the 20th century. Big names in jazz, rock and pop, including Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, Bill Evans and Bob Dylan, asked him to join their bands.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Himself
This New Morning concert in July, 2009 captures Robben Ford's genius in a truly unprecedented manner. Backed by drummer Toss Panos and bassist Travis Carlton, Robben's unique style asserts itself above and beyond his rock, jazz, fusion and blues influences.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Self
25 years of challanges and gambles won - a sheer eternity for a jazz club - have made of the New Morning a cult institution, much like the Blue Note and the Village Vanguard in New York. The birthday took place in December 2006.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
In 2024, Rhino released 'The Asylum Albums (1972–1975)' set in a multichannel version on their Quadio imprint - on Blu Ray discs instead of CDs - that has all four albums in newly-done Dolby Atmos mixes, as well as the original '70s quad mixes, and the recent new stereo remasters from the 2022 edition. 'Miles of Aisles' is the first live album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released in 1974 on Asylum Records. It is a double album documenting her concerts in support of the Court and Spark album with her backing band for the tour, the L.A. Express. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and became one of her biggest-selling records, certified a gold record by the RIAA.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Himself
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Primary Artist
It all started in the bay area of San Francisco in the late sixties, when he was bitten by the bug . . . Robben Ford accompanied by the legendary bluesman Charley Musselwhite on guitar. Since those days, he hasn't shaken off the blues. However, he has always been keen on Jazz too - and he was one of the founding members of the successful fusion band "Yellowjackets". As well as this, his electrifying live performances with his band "The Blue Line" make Robben Ford of the most distinctive personalities in blues today.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Himself
With this instructional guide, acclaimed jazz and blues guitarist Robben Ford covers everything you need to know to master his favorite blues phrases and scales, using helpful on-screen fingering pattern primers and illuminating demonstrations. Ford also shares his bag of tricks for string bending, vibrato, string popping, chord voicings, right-handed techniques, rhythm guitar and much more.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Himself
Multitalented guitarist Robben Ford performs live at Paris's New Morning club in this May, 2001 concert. Joined by keyboardist Louis Pardini, bassist Jimmy Earl and drummer Brannen Temple, Ford showcases his incomparable guitar skills and mastery of blues-rock.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The Guitar is the uncrowned king of rock ‘n’ roll instruments. Live, without any safety net, our Guitar Heroes make their instruments sing, laugh and cry, rage and rejoice as they dazzle you with their virtuoso finger-work, sheer power, and infectious emotion. Track listing: Roben Ford & The Blue Line: Prison Of Love, Duke Robillard: Gee I Wish, Walter Trout: Running Blues, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown: Mojo Workin’, Rick Vito & The Lucky Devils: Long Black Car, Edgar Winter/Rick Derringer: I Play Guitar, Joe Louis Walker: Riding High, Popa Chubby: Stoop Down Baby, Curtis Mayfield: Pusherman, Bill Wyman’ Rhythm Kings Feat. Albert Lee: Jump Jive And Wail, Larry Carlton: I Gotta Right, Steve Lukather: Freedom, Albert Collins: Tired Man.