Mike Stern
Biography
Mike Stern (born January 10, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist. After playing with Blood, Sweat & Tears, he worked with drummer Billy Cobham, then with trumpeter Miles Davis from 1981 to 1983 and again in 1985. He then began a solo career, releasing more than twenty albums. Stern was named Best Jazz Guitarist of 1993 by Guitar Player magazine. At the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal in June 2007, he was given the Miles Davis Award, which was created to recognize internationally acclaimed jazz artists whose work has contributed significantly to the renewal of the genre. In 2009 Stern was listed on Down Beat's list of 75 best jazz guitarists of all time. He received Guitar Player magazine's Certified Legend Award on January 21, 2012.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self - Musician
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Mike Stern
Mike Stern is certainly one of the best electric guitarists of his generation. This has never been more obvious than in the extraordinary concert the 4 time Grammy nominee gave in the springtime of 2008 to a mesmerized New Morning audience. At the peak of his inspiration, improvising past all musical genres, Mike - superbly backed this time by brilliant drummer Dave Weckl, soulful tenor saxophonist Bob Franceschini and incredible bassist Tom Kennedy - takes his fans along into a journey of pure musical delight. Not a surprise that Mike concluded the evening by confiding, ""I don't want to stop! They'll probably have to wheel me off the stage"".
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
ManDoki Soulmates: Wings Of Freedom Live at Berlin, Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt 2017.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
Jazz guitarist Mike Stern and fusion violin player Didier Lockwood perform a unique duo concert at the beautiful antique theatre in Vienne, France.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Self
Cobham performs with Michal Urbaniak, Mike Stern, Gil Goldstein, and Tim Landers. Each artist plays solos and artists' interactions are captured on film.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Guitar
Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern: Live at Blue Note Tokyo movie was released Apr 18, 2012 by the As Is studio.
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Guitar
Steps Ahead Live in Japan 1986
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Himself
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Self - bass
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.