![]() ![]() The show ended with a spectacular version of "Stairway to Heaven," during which Stanley played two guitars at once! I’d never seen that before! He even threw in a special note for The Iridium, just for good measure! He demonstrated the tone of several elements individually and then put them together in a fascinating composition. This makes the performance even more intensely personal as Jordan is giving considerable thought to every note he plays.Īn unexpected highlight of the night was when Stanley mentioned he had recently attended the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics in Stockholm, then proceeded to play a song he composed based on the tones he created for several elements of the periodic table. The volume and sound of each note can be controlled by the impact he places on a particular string. Stanley’s touch-tapping style is fascinating to watch as he moves both hands up and down the fret board. Each song of the set was inspired and soulful, with Stanley taking the lead and the bass player and drummer accenting the music at just the right moments. Stanley is very soft spoken and lets his music do most of the talking. They thrive on the spontaneity and feedback from the audience to bring out the best in their material. As is true with all truly great artists, their live performances far exceed their studio efforts. And what a night! Stanley is well known for his unique touch-tapping guitar playing style and his all-fourths tuning. I recently saw the iconic Stanley Jordan and his trio on the third night of a three-night stand at The Iridium in New York. ![]() Iridium Jazz Club Events: Stanley Jordan Concert It's very apparent the owners and crew have gone to great lengths to ensure their guests and performers always have the best experience possible, regardless of whether you’re onstage or in the audience. The sound at The Iridium is also stellar and second to none. It's a very special opportunity indeed to see artists of such great stature in such intimate environs. In addition to the great line up of Jazz shows, The Iridium also features incredible and well established blues and rock artists throughout the year. The roster of performers is one of the most consistent and stellar in all of Manhattan. The club is clean and roomy, with clear sight lines to the stage. ![]()
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