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.
Mike Stern has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Signature works include Mike Stern & Didier Lockwood 4tet - Jazz A Vienne, Mike Stern: New Morning The Paris Concert, Steps Ahead: Live at Vitoria Jazz Festival. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
