Bob Berg

The Profile

Bob Berg (1951–2002) was an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist. He gained wider recognition after joining Miles Davis’s band in 1984 and became known for a warm, incisive tone and fusion-leaning projects. He recorded acclaimed albums such as Short Stories and collaborated with Mike Stern, Dave Sanborn, Chick Corea, and Pino Daniele. He died in a car accident in 2002.

American jazz saxophonist; joined Miles Davis in 1984; frequent collaborator with Mike Stern and Dave Sanborn; noted for the 1987 album Short Stories; died in 2002 in a car accident.

A thoughtful, positive look at Bob Berg’s fusion-leaning 1987 debut Short Stories. The review recalls his 2002 death, his 1984 stint with Miles Davis, and collaborations with Mike Stern, Dave Sanborn, Chick Corea, and others. Track highlights include the bluesy Friday night at the cadillac club, ballads by Stern, and the Sanborn duet Kalimba. Berg’s warm tone, pentatonic flair, and expressive solos take center stage.