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My Take
Mike Stern is one of my favorite guitarists, and not just for his pedigree. Sure, getting hired by Miles Davis says everything about his chops, as does the Best Jazz Guitarist nod in 1993. But what really moves me is his tone, that singing blend of rock grit and jazz nuance that feels like a human voice. Berklee-trained and tested in bands like Blood, Sweat & Tears, he chose substance over flash across more than twenty solo albums. To me Stern proves that melody and feeling outlast technique. He is a player who reminds you that fluency is nothing without heart.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Stern
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・スターン
- Reading
- まいく・すたーん
- Born
- January 10, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / jazz musician / guitarist / jazz guitarist / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Berklee College of Music
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Stern born?
Born January 10, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Mike Stern from?
Mike Stern is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Mike Stern do?
Mike Stern works as composer, jazz musician, guitarist, jazz guitarist, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.