American guitarist and singer known for blending blues and jazz. Active since the early 1970s, noted for technical skill, session work and leading Robben Ford & The Blue Line.

Born December 16, 1951. Studied guitar from his teens; has worked as a session musician and toured with Miles Davis (1986). Uses signature/customized Fender instruments (noted in reviews). Collaborated or recorded with artists such as Susan Tedeschi; longtime collaborator: bassist Roscoe Beck.

Reviewers praise Robben Ford's exceptional guitar technique and his blending of blues and jazz. His voice is noted as clear and agile but divisive for some listeners. Albums discussed include Truth, Talk To Your Daughter and Bringing It Back Home. Overall reception is favorable, aimed at mature listeners and music aficionados.

For:Mature listeners, jazz and blues enthusiasts, guitarists and music students

 Four stars cannot be denied, Robben Ford is a great artist.

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 Revelation is a concentration of technique and melody that involves the listener on an ecstatic level, delivering refined emotions.

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 it's not an album I particularly love, especially since I find the voice highly irritating, it never has a change in tone, too calm, too crystal clear, in short, it always follows the same tone throughout the album and is highly soporific, but that’s just a personal impression

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