Robben Ford

Robben Ford – Night in the City (Live) (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 54:31 minutes | 639 MB | Genre: Rock, Blues Rock
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Robben Ford is one of the most respected and influential guitarists in the world. He has won numerous awards, including a Blues Music Award and has been nominated for a Grammy numerous times. He has released over 20 albums, and his music has been featured in films and television shows. Ford is known for his virtuosic guitar playing and his soulful vocals. He is a master of blues, jazz, and rock, and his music is always filled with energy and passion. His new live album, ‘Night In The City’, was recorded at City Winery in Nashville, TN in 2021, and features Ford with Nate Smith on drums, Anton Nesbit on bass, Jeff Coffin and Jovan Quallo on saxophones. The album is a mix of new and old material, with most of the compositions coming from Ford’s ‘Pure’. Two vocal songs are also included: ‘Cotton Candy’ from ‘Purple House’ and a re-working of ‘Just Another Country Road’ from ‘ADay in Nashville’. ‘Night In The City’ is a must-have for fans of Robben Ford and anyone who loves the essence of blues-rock. The album display Ford’s virtuosity on the guitar, and captures the excitement of the live performance perfectly.

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Robben Ford – Purple House (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 34:59 minutes | 740 MB | Genre: Blues, Blues Rock, Jazz
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Get ready to groove! Robben Ford delivers a new studio album, easily rides on the wave of southern blues rock and convinces with a fresh and modern sound. It’s the perfect album to remember warm summer nights and times on the road with the windows wide open. The album could not have come at a better time! With “Purple House” Robben creates an album that combines the brilliant blues rock that he is known for with catchy guitar solos and groovy rhythm sections that create a true feel-good sound. But that’s not all! Purple House also features exceptional guest musicians such as Shemekia Copeland, daughter of blues guitarist Johnny “Clyde” Copeland, whose unique voice works perfectly in combination with the partly dirty blues guitar sound in “Break In The Chain”. And in “Willing To Wait” no other than Drew Smithers is rocking the guitar solo. Grab a guitar and start playing it on the porch or simply play this album – loud and often!

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Robben Ford – Pure (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 39:36 minutes | 442 MB | Genre: Blues Rock
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Pure is Robben Ford’s brand-new instrumental studio album – the first one since Tiger Walk from 1997. With nine unique tracks the album features a “pure” Robben Ford – this guitar virtuoso who has a tremendous music vocabulary of jazz, blues and rock. Pure is to be congratulated as an album which seamlessly blends a soulful west coast vibe with bluesy hard rock. On top, Pure features exceptional guest musicians such as Nate Smith, Toss Panos, Shannon Forest and more.

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Robben Ford – Common Ground (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 56:04 minutes | 614 MB | Genre: Blues
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Robben Ford is an American rock, blues and jazz guitarist. Ex-member of fusion pioneers Yellojackets, he is admired for his solo works but also known for his collaborations with giants of music like Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and many others. He comes from a generation of Californian musicians who contributed to eliminate boundaries between different genres, often writing and performing timeless music that will stand the test of time.

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