Soul on Ten

Robben Ford | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 11, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B002DZX9NK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,593 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This stunning live recording captures legendary guitarist Robben Ford at his very best, perfectly displaying his unique style; one that combines, yet transcends, his roots in jazz, fusion, blues, soul and rock, distilling the past into the moment,and always with an eye on the future. "I wanted to capture that experience of playing live. "I find it has a lot more impact than a studio recording. Music is a living, breathing thing. Real art is timeless. It doesn't have a beginning and an end. It's all about the present moment," Ford says. Soul on Ten was Recorded Live at The Independent in San Francisco,CA throughout the month of April 2009.
The album includes Robben Ford's classics, as well as three brand new Robben Ford compositions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Thrilled, November 3, 2009

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Robert E. Cooper (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) - See all my reviews
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I'm a big fan of Robben Ford, but didn't find anything on this CD that made me say "wow." Actually, considering all his other albums, the thought crept into my mind that this one is a bit boring. Nothing you haven't already heard in his playing before - no new ground. Just good, typical Robben Ford playing.

I'm a big fan, so I'd get it anyway. But if you're not, there's probably other CD's that are a better representation of his work.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Robben and Band - Smokin'!!!!!!, February 8, 2010

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Jeffrey Battershall "jbarts" (Morton, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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I've seen Robben live any number of times, and this disk is a great example of the high points he can achieve. The addition of Neil Evans on B3 adds a dimension I haven't heard since the last time I saw him at the Bottom Line in NYC. On certain numbers, the band absolutely cooks - Nothing To Nobody, Spoonful, Please Set a Date, and How Deep In the Blues Do You Want to Go. The album title is apt, as Robben "leaves it all on the stage". Yeah, he's a white guy but this is the BLUES with innovation like only Robben can deliver.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Now !!, March 10, 2010

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Bluesbrother (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul on Ten (Audio CD)

Robben Ford is a true gem. Absolute soul, fire ,originality, monster writing and improvising skills, all while standing very firmly in the mud and dirt and the roots of it all. The greatest guitar tone on the Planet ? The greatest rhythm guitarist you've ever heard ? One of the most intense and imaginative soloist to ever play ? A great singer/songwriter with insightful and soulful lyrics ? YES, YES, YES, YES This is perfect c.d. for long time fans or brand new listeners. Buy IT NOW !!!