ROBBEN FORD - BRAGA BLUES FESTIVAL (Braga)

ROBBEN FORD is one of today's leading electric guitarists.

The American blues and jazz fusion guitarist, who is also known for his exceptional technical ability and musical style, has become an influential figure in the world of music. Ford is admired for his ability to blend virtuoso technique with a deep emotional sensitivity in his performances.

Robben Ford has been nominated 5 times for Grammys and has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Bob Dylan, John Mayall, Greg Allman, John Scofield, Susan Tedeschi, Keb Mo, Larry Carlton, Mavis Staples, Brad Paisley and many others.

Throughout his decades-long career, Robben Ford has released critically acclaimed albums, collaborated with a variety of artists and continued to inspire musicians around the world with his unique talent and passion for music.

 

Born in 1951, Robben Ford began his career as a studio musician, working with artists such as Joni Mitchell and George Harrison before embarking on a successful solo career.

 

An important and essential component of Robben Ford's career is his commitment to teaching and passing on what he has learned over the last 40 years to current and future musicians. His instructional videos and clinics over this time have culminated in the birth of the Robben Ford Guitar Dojo. The wealth of his experience and creativity is generously presented in these state-of-the-art productions, and will be for years to come.