I grew up listening to Hendrix, Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, but I tell all of my friends and fellow guitar players that the greatest guitar solo EVER is Mike’s solo on Miles Davis’ Fat Time. What a sweet, beautiful soul this guy has too.
Really nice job on this interview-you were able to get into a deeper level on some topics with Mike that have been glossed over in many interviews. Mike Stern is a national treasure-so wonderful to see him still playing and enjoying himself at 71, even after that serious injury.
For a couple of years in the late 80's and early 90's I lived in NYC, walking distance to the 55 Bar in Greenwich Village, where Mike Stern held court a couple of times a month. I went as often as I could. For a $5 cover, which included two beers, I sat and watched one of the world's greatest guitarist rip through mostly jazz standards like My Romance (which he almost always opened with), Like Someone In Love, Equinox, and others with the most amazing pyrotechnic guitar playing rooted in Parkeresque bebop but also unmistakable blues rock riffs that would have made Jimi smile. It was amazing and the most spectacular live playing I ever heard in a frankly absurd setting as the 55 Bar wasn't anything to write home about - dark, dank, cramped, a bar full of professional drunks, and still packed so tight that Mike Stern had to lift his guitar up so that patrons could make their way to the john. I wouldn't trade those nights for anything.
The 55 is gone now-I don’t think there will ever be another place like it. I, too would never trade the nights that I was able to see Mike and so many other unbelievable musicians there!
I've had the privilege of seeing Mike Stern three times in Panama, and another three times in USA. I find his playing refreshing and very engaging. Thanks for this interview.
My favorite Stern album by far! Learning the title track on guitar was hard as 💩. The whole album is perfect start to finish. Leni's song Sandbox is beautiful. 🍻
@@dopeYEAHtalkI remember in the 80’s, painstakingly transcribing Chromazone…all of the instruments. I spent hours. Then the Scher Real Book came out and it was all in there! 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
This is such a great interview! Really inspiring and you're such a good interviewer! Amazing your channel is only just getting started. Wishing you lots of success!
Mike ,great guy.. a dynamo of sorts....one of my absolute favorites..in spite of what he has been through , the positivity remains..as well it should he enjoys his own talents as he should..Honest too...love the clip of them rocking out with Leni ..dont get tired of that such a great band..
If there was a category of the killer guitarists all around the world, definitely Mike Stern would be the first!!! He would also be the first of super talented musicians,that remains so humble, all these years of his career!!! Amazing guitarist,excellent musician and a real humble person!!! Thank you Mike for all your amazing playing all these years!!!❤️❤️❤️
i never got to know much about @Mike. Maybe, this is the first time i've ever listened to him. This intimate interview is all around amazing to me. It's a pleasure to meet him! Anxious to really listen to some @Mike asap. ThAnk you!
This dude has always stayed true to the pursuit - always used the same guitar , always searching etc…
Much respect to Mike Stern
I grew up listening to Hendrix, Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, but I tell all of my friends and fellow guitar players that the greatest guitar solo EVER is Mike’s solo on Miles Davis’ Fat Time. What a sweet, beautiful soul this guy has too.
Mike’s solo on Fat Time is truly iconic!
Without a doubt this is the best Mike Stern interview. So nicely done ... loose and cohesive at the same time.
Really nice job on this interview-you were able to get into a deeper level on some topics with Mike that have been glossed over in many interviews. Mike Stern is a national treasure-so wonderful to see him still playing and enjoying himself at 71, even after that serious injury.
Thank you so much! 🙏 We’re glad you enjoyed the talk and honored he opened up and even played some tunes for us!
For a couple of years in the late 80's and early 90's I lived in NYC, walking distance to the 55 Bar in Greenwich Village, where Mike Stern held court a couple of times a month. I went as often as I could. For a $5 cover, which included two beers, I sat and watched one of the world's greatest guitarist rip through mostly jazz standards like My Romance (which he almost always opened with), Like Someone In Love, Equinox, and others with the most amazing pyrotechnic guitar playing rooted in Parkeresque bebop but also unmistakable blues rock riffs that would have made Jimi smile. It was amazing and the most spectacular live playing I ever heard in a frankly absurd setting as the 55 Bar wasn't anything to write home about - dark, dank, cramped, a bar full of professional drunks, and still packed so tight that Mike Stern had to lift his guitar up so that patrons could make their way to the john. I wouldn't trade those nights for anything.
The 55 is gone now-I don’t think there will ever be another place like it. I, too would never trade the nights that I was able to see Mike and so many other unbelievable musicians there!
I loved that bar for Stern music nights, back in 1993. He'd knock the walls down.
Not just an interview, this was a great conversation, nothing but real talk and sincerity. Very glad to have found you
I've had the privilege of seeing Mike Stern three times in Panama, and another three times in USA. I find his playing refreshing and very engaging. Thanks for this interview.
You are welcome! Glad you like it 🙏
Thank you very much for this wonderful interview.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏
Wow, great interview! I loved every minute of it. Mike is awesome, one of the best ❤
Thank you so much! Mike is incredible 🎸
Odds or Evens is an absolute gem. Played it daily for a good 5 years. Thank you, Mike, for your generosity and love. 💕
Odds or Evens truly is a masterpiece and Mike's passion and generosity shine through in every note! 🎸
My favorite Stern album by far! Learning the title track on guitar was hard as 💩. The whole album is perfect start to finish. Leni's song Sandbox is beautiful. 🍻
@@dopeYEAHtalkI remember in the 80’s, painstakingly transcribing Chromazone…all of the instruments. I spent hours. Then the Scher Real Book came out and it was all in there! 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Great interview, the most substanative interview ever with Mike Stern. Well done, fantastic work, amazing video production, editing, thank you!
Mike and Leni Stern are two incredibly kind people that I've had the pleasure to meet at a camp a few years ago.
Stern is a F***ing BEAST!❤
Glad you like the talk!
This is such a great interview! Really inspiring and you're such a good interviewer! Amazing your channel is only just getting started. Wishing you lots of success!
Mike’s the best! Thanks for posting this
Mike's amazing! We are glad you like the talk!
Mike stern a great musician ….and human being…
He really is! 💙
Great interview with the living legend that is Mike Stern!!!!
Great interview. Anecdotes, humor, no obnoxious interruptions or unwanted content. Grazie from Italy.
I could listen to Mike all damn day😊
Thanks.
Fantastic interview with Mike! What a treasure.
Mike ,great guy.. a dynamo of sorts....one of my absolute favorites..in spite of what he has been through , the positivity remains..as well it should he enjoys his own talents as he should..Honest too...love the clip of them rocking out with Leni ..dont get tired of that such a great band..
Absolute hero
If there was a category of the killer guitarists all around the world, definitely Mike Stern would be the first!!!
He would also be the first of super talented musicians,that remains so humble, all these years of his career!!!
Amazing guitarist,excellent musician and a real humble person!!!
Thank you Mike for all your amazing playing all these years!!!❤️❤️❤️
Brother Mike
So glad that Mike eventually said “dopeNO”…
Great comprehensive interview with Mike Stern, Time in Place.
i never got to know much about @Mike. Maybe, this is the first time i've ever listened to him.
This intimate interview is all around amazing to me.
It's a pleasure to meet him! Anxious to really listen to some @Mike asap. ThAnk you!
When Miles kicks you out for drugs, well that’s a lot of drugs!
What a guy !! 🫶🏼
Nice interview! What a humble man Mike is! And what a guitar player...
wish I met Jack Bruce.. a real multi talent. wow.. I LOVE the fact that he says guitar is not logical he as a great guitarist so refreshing..
Love Mike Stern! First time I heard him was on my guitar instructor 's Randy Roos' album. Never missed one of Mike's albums since my Berklee years.
Thanks for sharing your story, and cheers to those unforgettable Berklee years! 🎓
Yes! I remember first hearing Mike in Boston at Pooh’s Pub with Tiger’s Baku around 1980. Always great!
Living legend
Thank you for sharing 🎉met Mike, love him 🎉 hope you are well God loves you deeply shalom 🤗🐼♥️✝️💐 Philippians 4:8
I think it's Joey DeFrancesco he's talking about. Joey joined Miles's band at 16 yo.
FAT TIME IS IN DA HOUSE!!!
An hour of this guy talking about how good he is and namedropping. And he plays like every other rock guitarist who's ever tried it.
And still using.
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Gréât stuff, we learned a lot more bout his background and the host let him speak freely, that is classy in my book 🫶