Mike Stern

Notable Jazz Guitarists

Mike Stern (Guitar), Dennis Chambers (drums), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Leni Stern (guitar), and Darryl Jones (bass)

Mike Stern's Unique Style

One of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery, and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Stern revered all three of those guitar immortals, along with such potent blues guitarists as Albert and B.B. King.

Influence and Impact

Aspects of those seminal influences can be heard in his playing on the 18 recordings he has released as a leader or in his acclaimed sideman work for:

• Miles Davis
• Billy Cobham
• The Brecker Brothers
• Jaco Pastorius
• Steps Ahead
• David Sanborn
• Blood, Sweat & Tears
• Joe Henderson
• The all-star Four Generations of Miles band