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Well-known guitar virtuoso Robben Ford is gearing up for the release of his new album Pure later this summer. Nominated for five Grammy Awards, Ford has played with everyone from Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Phil Lesh, and Greg Allman. The new single 'Balafon' was one of the first two tracks that came together for the record. Pure is the first fully instrumental studio album from Ford since 1987's Tiger Walk. Featuring nine killer tracks, you'll hear elements of jazz, blues, and rock with exceptional guests featured throughout. I feel that Pure is perhaps the most complete representation of my personal musical vision. Previous recordings having been products of a period of development that lead to the music presented here. It’s been very satisfying to have shaped my own composit...

Widely known for his work with performers like Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and Phil Lesh, five-time Grammy nominee Robben Ford will release a new album of instrumental material on August 27. Pure is his first collection of instrumental music since 1997's Tiger Walk. The album features nine tracks with hints of jazz, blues, and rock & roll. The talented Nate Smith, Toss Panos, and Shannon Forest are all featured on the record. Ford states this new project is unlike anything he's ever done and could be the most complete representation of his musical vision to date. I had to shape this new music myself from the ground up. My engineer and co-producer, Casey Wasner, proved invaluable in making that happen and most of the music you’ll hear in this recording was accomplish...

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