Robben Ford Discussion

sfhalo · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:50 am Post subject: Jing Chi vs. Tiger Walk

A few years ago (3-4), I saw Robben play at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA. It was the second time I saw him at this venue and, of course, his playing was fabulous and the band was great each time.......different players at each gig. The second concert was just after the release of "Tiger Walk" and I thought the songs were unbelieveable. For Christmas this year, I got the "Jing Chi Live" CD (bought it for myself) and noticed that some of the tunes sounded very similar in melody to the "Tiger Walk" songs. I checked the titles on both CDs, but they were not the same. Has anyone noticed the similarity or am I dreaming. I hope everyone's had a wonderful holiday.

Bluelobster · Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:49 pm Post subject: enfin quelqu'un qui

I am glad you bring this on the table . For me , you're not dreaming, the similarity resides in the Miles Davis vibe. When i listen to some Tiger Walk
tunes , make me feel like Miles is in the Studio. I feel the same quietness in some Jing Chi tunes. The mighty Wink

MiLSDavis vibe.
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sfhalo · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 10:26 am Post subject:

I knew I'd eventually figure it out....it just takes awhile longer as I age. Months ago, through this discussion board, I found an online music clip with Robben playing with Miles & here's the link:
http://www.online-discussion.com/RobbenFord/photos/%3f%3f%3f.mp3
If you listen to the last cut on the Jing Chi Live CD, Blues MD, you'll see that it's the same tune.
Just goes to show how much of an influence Miles was on Robben's playing.

marinblues · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: enfin quelqu'un qui

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alaskanblue · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 7:04 am Post subject:

Wow, thanks for posting that link sfhalo! This is the first time I've ever heard Robben with Miles! To me it's a match made in heaven! Couldn't help but notice that Miles still had his chops intact (!!). Are those performances from the Montreux shows really the only available CDs from Robben's time with Miles? I've never noticed overt similarities between the "Tiger Walk" and "Jing Chi" (ha ha) but there may be a few...The title cut of "Tiger Walk" does have a similar haunting feel to some on the tunes on "Jing Chi". Interesting story on the Blues MD.