Robben Ford on the Pressure of Playing Guitar for Miles Davis

Watch the full Robben Ford interview here:    • Robben Ford: The "Hard" George Harrison To...   Guitar legend Robben Ford talks to Jonathan Graham about what it was really like playing with Miles Davis—explaining how deeply he’d already absorbed Miles’ music before joining his band (and the wider world around it, including Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock) to the real education that only happens onstage. Ford breaks down the “pins and needles” pressure of being Miles’ guitarist, why you always had to stay alert, and how Miles would test you in real time during live shows if he sensed an opening. Robben also reveals one of his biggest musical takeaways from the gig—learning a key harmonic concept from the keyboard chair—and explains how their relationship evolved once he realised Miles was “messing with” him… and how finding the nerve to fire back actually earned Miles’ respect (and a laugh). For Reviews, Interviews & More SUBSCRIBE to Thinking About Guitar:    / @thinkingaboutguitar   #Guitar #RobbenFord #MilesDavis #interview #Jazz #JazzGuitar #Fusion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW US On Social Media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Facebook: /   / thinkingaboutguitar   Instagram: /   / thinkingaboutguitar