Bob Miles
As a former student of Steve's, I have to honestly say that Steve is a true Artist and a very unique player as well as a person. I have always been a fan of both Steve's concept and presentation of his musical approach. Steve took a path less traveled and worked with me on those seemingly impossible topics as feel, rhythm, and just general listening to what I was playing. Steve worked on sensitivity between playng with what was in my head as to really what was being sounded. Steve opened up a zen way of looking at music.
I try to have Steve as many times as I can possibly have him as a guest on my television show. It really is a selfish act on my part because I get a lesson every time I watch Steve and document this wonderful player/person. I have mentioned to many legends of
the guitar about Steve. Once, the great Jack Wilkins told me that he listened to Steve and loved his playing. How could you not like Steve's playing anyway?
As a person, Steve made me laugh so hard that my belly hurt. His sense of humor was out of control. The older I get, I wonder why I encounter so few people like Steve Giordano.
I think that we could all take another lesson from Steve regardless of who we are or who we think that we have become.
Sincerely and with all honesty and respect,
Bob Miles, guitarist and television host
