Industry Mar 24, 2026

Robben Ford on the Impact of Playing with Miles Davis

Ford wasn't a jazz player when he joined up with Davis in 1986 but he would soon learn – and it give him a sense of self-confidence that's with him to this day

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Robben Ford on the Impact of Playing with Miles Davis

Robben Ford reflected on his experience playing with Miles Davis starting in 1986. Although not initially a jazz musician, Ford learned quickly under Davis’s mentorship.

This period provided Ford with a profound sense of self-confidence that has endured throughout his career. Originally reported by MusicRadar.