Guitarist Robben Ford has made his mark in both jazz and blues. He has worked with Miles Davis in the past and has returned to his blues roots in later years, as heard on
Pure (2021). Both facets of this guitarist can be heard on Night In The City, recorded in Nashville in 2021. It was Ford's first performance after a long covidlockdown. It takes little effort to imagine the pent-up emotions Ford
… felt at his first concert after such a long time. These come out beautifully: every note is in place and, courtesy of his magisterial backing band, every song sounds equally atmospheric. Ford takes the listener through the broad palette of styles he has made his own. As such, the record sounds not only personal but also very varied. Night In The City is a live album of exceptional quality. (JV)more
