My guitar teacher took me to see Stanley in ‘85 when he was busking on street corners in NYC.
@AaronNGray11 ай бұрын
Wow great guitar teacher!
@tailgunner694811 ай бұрын
I saw him in the village where I was living then...said he was a piano major and adapted the techniques to the gtr!
@BackyardSwingset8 ай бұрын
I was assistant manager of the nightclub The Bitter End (Other End) and the manager and I were walking back up Bleecker to work when we saw Stanley ('82 or so) busking there. We were mesmerized, jaws dropped and in-between songs spoke to him about taking the train in from Princeton to busk around the city and a bit about his astounding methods. We had to get back to the club where we informed the owner he must get this young man in and fill the club with music industry folks. Rob Crocker a preeminent DJ on WRVR came to see him and rest is his story!
@johannamit43885 ай бұрын
@@AaronNGray He toured Australia in the 80's, watched him on TV.
@AaronNGray5 ай бұрын
@@johannamit4388 I saw him once on TV in the UK in the 80's and started doing pretty redimentary two handed playing. soloing maining using scales and scales with octaves over chords. I can still play the same stuff now.
@tylerbowie906918 күн бұрын
I am a guitarist and am shocked I have never heard of this man! And I had been on a hunt the last few years to discover under the radar players… this man is brilliant!
@idonoywantthisaccount767518 күн бұрын
Stanley is a god on the guitar. has been around blowing minds since the 80s. He is one of the reasons I switched to guitar.
@chriswilliams8849 Жыл бұрын
My brain really can't even process this. Still. After listening to him for over 30yrs. Extraordinary..
@nelsonbaez1518 Жыл бұрын
A freak of music nature. A universal treasure. The Paganini of our time. Sublime!
@derekpierkowski7641 Жыл бұрын
Paganini? Mabey Django?
@schmoejoe7653 Жыл бұрын
I bought his album back when I was about 18. He played a great version of Eleanor Rigby on it. I also saw some collaboration with Jeff Healey. This Stanley Jordan is certainly fascinating!
@CarlosInFlorida Жыл бұрын
1st time I saw Stanley Jordan play was on the Tonight Show, the great Johnny Carson introduced him to the world. I was a young man than, I am 61 now. I was a fan from note 1, this was around the mid 80's. This guy was amazing then, he is amazing now!
@kimmolingonheimo11 ай бұрын
OOnly ONE Guestion remains: Gan HE Blay is gtr left handed...? cause I cant..........Im 58... Kimmoin Finland
@myoldmate Жыл бұрын
The right hand absolutely knows what the left hand is doing. Superb!
@5400bowen Жыл бұрын
Good one!
@heru777media Жыл бұрын
No words can express this mans god given talent!
@user-jd9fl2zx2u11 ай бұрын
God ? Which one of the 18000 gods humans have created ?
@w1ldrover8 ай бұрын
Very excited to see him for my first time in Washington DC on April 4, 2024 at Blues Alley.
@w1ldrover8 ай бұрын
It was FANTASTIC! Full band covering Grateful Dead songs
@billfarismpc Жыл бұрын
How are there not fifty million views? Absolutely gigantic.
@markovelikonja539913 күн бұрын
I saw him in Yerevan, Armenia, in 2010. The U.S. Embassy presented him at the opera house. Standing room crowd of about 1000. I remembered him from the Tonight Show in 1985 but hadn’t heard much about him since. It was one of the most extraordinary things I’ve ever heard. Like a lot of artists, he’s often bigger overseas than domestically. I keep missing him when he plays in/near DC.
@guynoir4733 Жыл бұрын
I'm a pretty strict classical guitarist , but no matter the genre I recognize a master when I hear one .
@FYMASMD Жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for you. The worst musicians to be around are uptight strict ones. Especially classical ones. 🙄
@guynoir4733 Жыл бұрын
@@FYMASMD You're probably a know-it-all that everyone avoids especially classical people .
@Graciel-po5ws2 ай бұрын
He starts to play and I start to smile, not even realizing I'm doing it. I can't imagine what it's like to have talent like that.
@BBReso1 Жыл бұрын
I remember buying his Magic Touch CD in 1990. Blew me away then and he gets nothing but better.
@macpatten9249 Жыл бұрын
Stanley on a 1-4-5 blues in E is pure magic. I've never seen or heard him do this.
@thomaskinsey3424 Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely pure magic, however it’s predominantly in G since he’s always coming back to the third fret of the E string for the one chord
@larrythomas75124 күн бұрын
First heard Stanley playing with local hero Arthur Rhames N.Y.C. some people just b on 🔥 FIRE! He never gets in any Trouble, been around the whole wide world...thanx Stanley....BLUES KING still!
In awe of the mesmerizing one-handed solo that starts @3:15...I drifted back in time...and just have to leave a comment. Had the honor of meeting him and standing essentially 'next' to him when he played at Rutgers University Camden NJ in 1987. Blown away by his musicianship and gentle demeanor. Time flies.
@glenderoche8362 Жыл бұрын
Wow! It's like he is playing 2 guitars. Fantastic musician.
@franzjosephamrein266311 ай бұрын
He really understand music in Deep study What I really believe The immense time it needs to get so free
@Blackgeoff111 ай бұрын
He does sometimes physically play two guitars. He also has played with one hand on guitar while playing the other hand on piano. He's not your "standard issue" guitarist.
@robertadinolfi4217 Жыл бұрын
Saw him on TV in like 1982 or 83. Blown away. Hope to catch him live
@nuthinbutlove11 ай бұрын
I saw him live back then in a small venue and it was magic. What was really impressive was he had about 4 rows of just about every type of effect pedal you could think of in front of him, and of course he knew exactly which one to hit at what time all while moving what appeared to be wildly steady with two hands on his fretboard. It helped that the sound was impeccable, I'm assuming his own soundman traveled with him. Definitely a master!
@charlieb8735 Жыл бұрын
Crazy that he’s been playing like this for ~40 years and only in the past 10 or so have we seen people catching up and he’s clearly been pioneering/refining his technique that whole time. He’s definitely improvising on at least to some degree but I’d guess a significant amount on the lead lines and wouldn’t be surprised if the majority of both hands were and structure were. That is absolutely insane to me because his left hand stays so consistent in the moments I am 100% sure he’s improvising with his right. Keeping the dynamics and accuracy so clean and still sounding each note in one hand while focusing on the other is so far beyond the capabilities of almost every other guitarist on this planet. I can think of maybe 2-3 guitarists tops who would even believe could attempt that but I don’t believe they could come close to Stanley Jordan in a live situation
@KP-by4eu Жыл бұрын
him playing the piano would be more efficient. to me, the guitar's strength is its ability to manipulate the notes and amplify it with effects, and that's being wasted here if you only tap or hammer on/pulloff.
@Dovahkiin0117 Жыл бұрын
@@KP-by4eucept he’s still manipulating them they way he wants He’s playing the music he likes on the instrument he likes it’s not about efficiency
@wesleyc.4937 Жыл бұрын
🍺 Hold my beer...
@mr61fender Жыл бұрын
My sister smokes him kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbZkqydgc2SmK8
@KP-by4eu Жыл бұрын
@@Dovahkiin0117 he's playing the blues like how a pianist would play, not a guitarist. didn't hear any bends. Idk where did you hear him manipulating the notes. Sure he can do whatever he wants, but it'd make more sense if he was a pianist. He's playing the guitar completely like a pianist. There're guitarists who think like a pianist, but plays a guitar like a guitar. Pasquale Grasso comes to mind, with barry harris influence.
@dibber43 Жыл бұрын
I saw him about 20 years ago at the Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis. My jaw STILL hurts today!
@davebritton7648 Жыл бұрын
I hope the floor was ok.
@w1ldrover8 ай бұрын
He is playing in Georgetown next Thursday and Friday
@simondavies6270 Жыл бұрын
Words to convey what I have just seen simply escapes me. It is incredible. I saw him for the first time at the Jazz Cafe London in 1994/5. He was amazing I'd never seen anything like it at the time and 30 years on I am saying the same thing today. Wow
@michaelhaile6371 Жыл бұрын
I have been a fan for years and have seen him 3 times live. This video leaves you feeling the same way after seeing him live, just shaking your head and saying "How? Great video.
@justinlaboy6837 Жыл бұрын
i played with him when I was younger!
@CashRoadHQ Жыл бұрын
I was there. Amazing gig. Surprisingly small turnout for such a talented and unique guitarist.
@jharekcarnelian Жыл бұрын
Yes it was, I was also there, I was expecting a much bigger turnout out than that! I was two yards from the stage at points. I'm not really complaining about that but the the man is something of a legend.
@MohammedElMouradi-b9k8 ай бұрын
Amazing feeling.
@ACoustaDC Жыл бұрын
When the bass player and rhythm player call in sick.... Stanley still goes on.
@tsti1es Жыл бұрын
and plays all the parts.
@sleyeminizo275 Жыл бұрын
GOAT!
@michaelnotes870711 ай бұрын
🐐
@donaldanderson6604 Жыл бұрын
I've been a fan since Magic Touch came out. Saw him at King's Place in London a few years sgo and was not disappointed. A unique talent.
@michaelmooserraelx2013 Жыл бұрын
The Master at work........ thank you Stanley!!!!!
@luciodigiorgio12906 ай бұрын
Really Beautiful.
@derekrothermund4525 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I haven't seen or heard him since the 80's- Thanx for helping me remember!
@iliasazonov2475 Жыл бұрын
Holly cow 😮 how??? This is amazing 🤯
@JRob-s3p Жыл бұрын
A genius among us!
@David-mw3sb Жыл бұрын
Hes been a Master of Masters for years.
@williambeck6364 Жыл бұрын
Stanley just doesn't seem to age!
@chaplainmattsanders4884 Жыл бұрын
Incredible player! I think it was in the ‘80s-he was the opener for, hmm, Kenny G (I think!). I had never heard of him, then he amazed the audience-been a fan ever since. Great to see his incredible skills still at such a tremendous level! God bless you, SJ!
@melzaquesilvestrecaetano16734 ай бұрын
Com certeza, é um ser de outro planeta !!!❤❤❤
@dromakat Жыл бұрын
quite often, I feel a bit reluctant to watch videos of old bands and musicians performing, feeling their best years have gone by... but there is a difference when we are talking about pure music, pure technique, it only gets better and better. like the other day I saw Jack Dejhonette playing like a breeze what used to be a hell lot of drumming in Miles Davis quintet. (or quartet, excuse me, but definitely not a trio).
@victorczura82792 ай бұрын
GENIUS!!!
@karelcarlosbrazda932011 ай бұрын
I did'nt know he's still playing. Last time I'v seen him 40 years ago at tv.
@ericrobinson7184 Жыл бұрын
Dude is like an angel!
@trixannavananglen5014 Жыл бұрын
Love this; my ears are very happy!!
@vayabroder729 Жыл бұрын
I cannot comprehend why this genius is not more commercially successful.
@BigandsmallHАй бұрын
Musical genius
@franzjosephamrein266311 ай бұрын
This guy is in All Style at home even classic No one can copy him
@asthouart Жыл бұрын
How to play piano on the guitar! Fantastic!
@kenlassiter3107 Жыл бұрын
Met Him at a concert in Birmingham once, back stage. He's a cool dude.
@jroc22017 ай бұрын
I remember seeing him on tv, so long ago, I can still remember it, made quite an impression on me
@DARRBEV Жыл бұрын
Saw his hendrix tour in 2022 and it was sublime, no tapping but absolutely sublime. I loved him since he released Eleanor Rigby in the 80's
@songsabai3794 Жыл бұрын
Out of this world!! ...and tuned in 4ths 😱
@barrykarpowich731 Жыл бұрын
Oh my this is wonderful so different Really Love it thank you
@guitarplayer8627 Жыл бұрын
Yes Sir Great Stanley Jordon
@grumpyuncle. Жыл бұрын
What a superb musician and human.
@myoldmate Жыл бұрын
A true talent. I wish I had it.
@michaelblankenau6598 Жыл бұрын
My talent is recognizing I don’t have any… wait that’s gonna my head blow up
@christophermendoza16414 ай бұрын
Genius level talent.
@zeus-mt7wx Жыл бұрын
I apologize Mr Jordan and your hard core fans. I have never heard of you. I thank u tube and your fans for pushing your music. Thank you all and Mr Jordan excellent. Happy Christmas. Thank you
@eldvendeDlaguarda Жыл бұрын
Regards from Spain, what a legend !!
@sixtiesman1006 ай бұрын
Amazing player
@renssy Жыл бұрын
Just Awesome.
@zeldalove Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@akluna65 Жыл бұрын
he appears in Blind Date (1987) movie and Bruce Willies say that Stanley is a genius and he is still is))
@ThreeStormFitness Жыл бұрын
I don't know what's more impossible...his virtuosity, or the fact that he's in his 60s
@leuta-topic8470 Жыл бұрын
He did this when he was 19.😂
@CharlesLouisRosario Жыл бұрын
@@leuta-topic8470not as clean. He showed courage but now he hits every note with much more control.
@mr61fender Жыл бұрын
My sister smokes him kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbZkqydgc2SmK8
@spanqueluv9er Жыл бұрын
@@CharlesLouisRosario🙄🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤡🤷♂️
@mope7647 Жыл бұрын
Ottimo taping, ed accordi. Sembrate in 2 musicisti. Ho alcuni tuoi cd. Una perfezione assoluta. Merry Christmas. Modesto🎉❤😊
@JHF664396 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t recognize him visually…but definitely recognized his one-of-a-kind sound and technique. Truly gene-ee-us!!
@sixtiesman100 Жыл бұрын
Crazy good
@simongrady1298 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent
@loraelizabethheiniemi5905 Жыл бұрын
Truly Beautiful inside out
@patuclos Жыл бұрын
magnifique
@myronplichota7965 Жыл бұрын
Sick!
@giorgioguidotti5509 Жыл бұрын
Fenomenale!!
@WW-bd5yh Жыл бұрын
Maestro!
@clydebermingham121 Жыл бұрын
🙏🏽❤️👍🏽
@rockahbilly76 Жыл бұрын
Impossible. I love how he ended on that flat 2nd. Only Stanley could make that work.
@cantoraluanaabrahaooficial9060 Жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍😍
@rachetgear5 ай бұрын
🔥
@kitwalker520 Жыл бұрын
Magic
@johncooper9887 Жыл бұрын
I remember Stanley Clark playing a whole set like this '74',75
@blazelarson1427 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if Jeff Healey ever jammed with SJ. This is so cool to hear his style playing blues.
Stanley don't let them bleach your skin your curly is natural and god given get rid of weave you don't need it you are gifted. You don't need anything else
@emeryclifton9912 Жыл бұрын
I can't even hold a fork properly, never mind doing what this virtuoso is doing flawlessly
@IntelInside20205 ай бұрын
Genuis!! 7:34 and on is very Oscar Peterson-esque.
@Urbangardener1 Жыл бұрын
30 years now I been listening to Stanley. The problem is that there is no equal. Nothing like this has ever been done before. So it's a hard sell. Incomparable
@gregory3036 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say nothing. Check out Charlie Hunter. He gets a better low end + more groove because of his guitar setup (separate channel for bass and guitar).
@Oneness100 Жыл бұрын
Actually, Emmitt Chapman invented the Stick, which is a 10 or 12 stringed instrument designed specifically for two handed tapping that was developed in the early 70's before Stanley decided to do his two handed tapping technique on a 6 string guitar.
@tonebrennan8475 Жыл бұрын
Scotty Mishoe!
@richtomlinson7090 Жыл бұрын
I saw Stanley Jordan at Saratoga performing arts center (SPAC) He was part of the Jazz Festival, and he took a break and said his hands hurt, and he spoke a little bit. Stanley Jordan seemed shy and introverted in a very Extroverted way, back in the late 80s.
@Lesspaw41 Жыл бұрын
First time I seen him was on Johnny Carson doing Stairway to Heaven
@dariodurso7388 Жыл бұрын
F E N O M E N A L E E E E!!!
@drpascalprevost6518 күн бұрын
Virtuosity in its purest form
@andrewbevan4662 Жыл бұрын
I like the tapping bit
@herbieschwartz9246 Жыл бұрын
Look at the size of his hands. He was born to be a master guitarist.
@zebrataurus7453 Жыл бұрын
Cte dinguerie.
@bobarmes Жыл бұрын
OMG 😳
@jesseserna842411 ай бұрын
😮I seen him with Chet Adkins several years ago,he gets better and better with time 🙌🏼🎸