Jazz Guitarist Stanley Jordan Shares His Guitar Secrets

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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan sits down with WSJ's Lee Hawkins to discuss his career and involvement with the "Healing Our Heroes" music therapy project for veterans. He also shows Hawkins how to play the guitar using his signature "touch technique."
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  • @michaelcollums4452
    @michaelcollums4452 7 років тому +126

    Stanley Jordan is not a guitar player he is a force of nature that comes along once in a life time.

    • @shannongillespie7294
      @shannongillespie7294 5 років тому +2

      michael collums what you've written is so true Stanley Jordan has to have a seafood allergy because he is off the hook he would make any blind musician take another look

    • @shannongillespie7294
      @shannongillespie7294 5 років тому +3

      I'm surprised he must only have a diet of peanut butter because he knows how to jam so well technically speaking in guitar he is unparalleled I'm sure there are many guitars that we may never hear that are just as talented as Stanley Jordan including myself not to be big-headed at all but Stanley Jordan better never go to Iraq because he will easily be mistaken for the bomb

    • @stpisls
      @stpisls 3 роки тому +1

      @@shannongillespie7294 He is so much jazz that a three day jazz festival apologized to him for being insufficient in fully explaining jazz. Fortunately, he learned himself while breaking in a stubborn donkey, which is why he's so bad a..

    • @shannongillespie7294
      @shannongillespie7294 3 роки тому +1

      @@stpisls Stanley Jordan is that true music fire because he is untouchable wouldn't be safe to try and compare to him and be recognized

    • @stpisls
      @stpisls 3 роки тому

      @@shannongillespie7294 Lit. You'd just be blowing smoke thereafter, but they'd call you a hero for your bravery. Never fear, Stanley Jordan has music so locked down that even if you were also on key, he is still the key.

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld 6 років тому +23

    Hard to believe he's 58. I saw him play several times in the 80's. He's a great musician, very creative.

  • @Chicorodrigo781
    @Chicorodrigo781 2 роки тому +30

    Simply stunning. How he's not universally regarded as one of the greatest players of all time is a mystery to me. Most people aren't capable of recognizing this degree of talent. It's just above them.

    • @anthonyalexander7246
      @anthonyalexander7246 9 місяців тому +4

      Jealousy and racism, that's why...

    • @JohnnyNation
      @JohnnyNation 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@anthonyalexander7246 Are we to be impressed by the execution or the end result of the music ??? For many listeners it's just too much of a "plinky" sound compared to conventional guitar playing.

    • @anthonyalexander7246
      @anthonyalexander7246 8 місяців тому +1

      @@JohnnyNation no its like Eddie he has taken it farther, but scared the conservatives. And the fact that he is black does not help him.

  • @jacksonoberhauser4322
    @jacksonoberhauser4322 3 роки тому +18

    Reminds me of victor wooten on his level of humility, respect and intelligence for music, what a beautiful person

  • @paulprice6330
    @paulprice6330 6 років тому +29

    He strikes me as guy with a beautiful soul...

    • @bobboberson2024
      @bobboberson2024 3 роки тому +1

      You mean, gay?

    • @AngelX
      @AngelX 2 роки тому +3

      @@bobboberson2024 Whatever people label people, a beautiful soul is a beautiful soul.

    • @bobboberson2024
      @bobboberson2024 2 роки тому +1

      @@AngelX Fair enough. I remember him busking at the Boston T. Incredible! Tremendous talent.

  • @mrtippz
    @mrtippz 3 роки тому +10

    Wow ! Not only is Stanley Jordan a great talented player but he is also extremely intelligent and spiritual. I like the part he said before playing a gig, he walks around the venue - stage - and seats to connect for his performance.

  • @javiceres
    @javiceres 8 років тому +96

    I have no words for the talent of this man. He's made of music. That's it.

    • @univuniveral9713
      @univuniveral9713 7 років тому +5

      Yep. He had smart parents who gave him the opportunity. That was in those days, when few people had such endeavours for he their kidss. Now there are many parents who are following this model, as they have learnt that not everyone becomes a medical doctor.

    • @stpisls
      @stpisls 3 роки тому +1

      Wouldn't want my kids to be an MD at this point anyway..

  • @raynicholls7942
    @raynicholls7942 6 місяців тому +5

    Absolutely amazing techniques this man has, he is definitely in a field of his own.

  • @tommonaghan111
    @tommonaghan111 8 років тому +69

    Great interviewer. Asked really good questions. What an artist Stanley is.

  • @tfmusic1
    @tfmusic1 2 роки тому +8

    An unbelievable artist. How fantastic an interview was that! Well done Lee Hawkins, you really got the gold.

  • @louisbartolomeo5682
    @louisbartolomeo5682 3 роки тому +8

    Music knows no color, it just soothes the soul. Stanley Jordan is a genius musician!

  • @DavidJohanssonSN
    @DavidJohanssonSN 8 років тому +16

    His logic on jazz selling more than pop is impeccable. No joke.

    • @konoharf
      @konoharf 6 років тому +1

      Agreed, impregnable logic!

  • @abrakadeborah
    @abrakadeborah 6 років тому +6

    I met him and his band on a flight I was working with the airline I work for. He was the nicest person you could ever want to meet! He is so gifted and so very kind. He handed me an autographed promo photo of himself and hugged me. Great guy!

  • @KeithCopeland778
    @KeithCopeland778 11 місяців тому +2

    A brilliant guitarist and a very intelligent man!!!

  • @nazproductions1209
    @nazproductions1209 7 років тому +9

    Long Island New York, I had a crush on Stanley Jordan's sister. So I went to her house and Stanley answered the door. I did not know him at the time. He was surprised that a guy came over to see his sister, because this has never happened before, he stated. Stanley invited me in and took me up to his room because his sister was not at home. He had a stack up to the ceiling. He broke out the voice-corder and began to play. After the song he asked me how did I like it. I said it was alright. I just wanted to see his sister. He and his dad invited me to fly in a plane that his dad would pilot. I said no, I was afraid. This is where music comes from, the real Stanley Jordan!!!

  • @judwatkins9478
    @judwatkins9478 2 місяці тому +1

    Humble genius. He is a beacon of talent and an excellent model for young musicians to follow.

  • @jacksonBVFC
    @jacksonBVFC 8 років тому +11

    Just caught Stanley Jordan for my first time last night (Halloween) with Phil Lesh at The Capitol Theater. Holy smokes, this dude threw down. Such a unique style that fit like a glove with the jam band format. Seriously impressed.

  • @mandohat
    @mandohat 8 років тому +18

    thank God that there is more than one way to think.

  • @balumartins8054
    @balumartins8054 4 роки тому +8

    such a humble and kind person with an endless knowledge and passion for music :) we need more stanley jordan in our lives

  • @thechetjr
    @thechetjr 3 роки тому +2

    The man who brings beauty to the world. We need more Stanley Jordans.

  • @sunsparkle8443
    @sunsparkle8443 6 років тому +16

    I remember buying his album in the eighties. loved it. This man is amazing. His Eleanor Rigby version used to blow me away

  • @funkrocker8011
    @funkrocker8011 4 місяці тому +1

    Very impressed with the interviewer,he asks the right questions. Love it!

  • @briandillon1057
    @briandillon1057 8 років тому +9

    this guy was the first to hear tapping or hammering back in the 80's have a few of his cd's he's very good.

  • @Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome
    @Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome 2 роки тому +6

    What a talented human being and humbleness like Michael Jackson! A real Genius! Beyond every instrumental possibilities! If God was a musician, it would be like this!

  • @ShunyamNiketana
    @ShunyamNiketana 6 років тому +10

    I really like how he sees himself and his work in the context of other musicians. For instance, he admires Dave Matthews and doesn't try to upstage anyone when he joins that band. He also knows the history of the instrument and his place in it. Oh, and he can play. Very originally well.

  • @TheAllMusicSafariUganda
    @TheAllMusicSafariUganda 3 роки тому +3

    Beyond INCREDIBLE ARTIST! 👌🏿
    Very good host/interviewer too. 👍🏿

  • @bofuscrapshaw
    @bofuscrapshaw 9 років тому +9

    What an amazing man with a beautiful soul

    • @fabiencourtoistapping
      @fabiencourtoistapping 9 років тому

      bofuscrapshaw invitation to look at my version of stairway to heaven on tapping !
      more than 19000 view . thank !! and thank to stanley jordan to give inspiration !

  • @Ladiabla26
    @Ladiabla26 9 років тому +18

    He seems like an amazing human being...very talented....

  • @hotforit
    @hotforit 8 років тому +22

    Great interview by Lee Hawkins. He asks meaningful questions and listens to the answers. The classical bit at 20:12 is amazing. Stanley says he is working on something to perform with orchestras. I can't wait for that.

  • @MrDandanhesourman
    @MrDandanhesourman 7 років тому +5

    Having seen Stanley Jordan when he first broke out, these sad troll comments really disturb me. This man is an incredible talent. I'll never understand peoples' needs to justify their own sad lives by attacking people that are actually living their dreams and making a difference in this world. Start doing something in your life that matters for once and stop being a loser for once.

  • @AnacardiumOcidentale
    @AnacardiumOcidentale 8 років тому +7

    Stanley's simplicity almost makes him better than he is. He's just amazing.

    • @ShamShamaya
      @ShamShamaya 7 років тому

      AnacardiumOcidentale Excuse me I like your sentence. Can I use it in my lyric?

    • @AnacardiumOcidentale
      @AnacardiumOcidentale 7 років тому

      For sure dude, be my guest. But keep in mind that I don't "own" this words. But make a good use of them. Peace.

  • @MuzoSTEIN
    @MuzoSTEIN 9 років тому +5

    This guy was genius back on his UK discovery on the television production 'The Tube' And... he's STILL GENIUS to date; not to mention THE innovator of this particular, original and beautiful guitar concept!

  • @neiltosolini2465
    @neiltosolini2465 3 роки тому +3

    I was fortunate to see him in the early 80's at the Newport Jazz Festival and actually thought someone had locked him in a basement as a child and said he couldn't come out until he could play....and man can this guy play, Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

  • @millenniumcorp7334
    @millenniumcorp7334 6 років тому +2

    Just one word for this guy: GENIUS!

  • @blahdeblah1975
    @blahdeblah1975 9 років тому +10

    This is a beautiful mind.

  • @henrystewart3882
    @henrystewart3882 5 років тому +3

    21:40 is my favorite part so far in this video. This is the epitome of the sheer stoke that got me into guitar!

  • @DrumSolVanIsle
    @DrumSolVanIsle 9 років тому +6

    As the interview transpires, I notice that Mr Jordan is inspiring me - with his words; with his answers.

  • @julianlangan-fox5098
    @julianlangan-fox5098 8 років тому +18

    Great interviewer too...

  • @saladinallah5299
    @saladinallah5299 8 років тому +6

    His sound is powerful & profound! Thanks, Stanley. You look great after all these years.....And most of all, still creating incredible sound.

  • @janerabanal340
    @janerabanal340 2 роки тому +1

    Traveling to Portland in early 2000s, right off the plane my partner at the time and I stumbled into a club/restaurant for dinner. We were seated with a perfect line of sight to the stage. Little did we know, the amazing Stanley Jordan was headlining. What amazing happenstance!

  • @B14k3
    @B14k3 9 років тому +2

    What a beautiful and insightful soul. He has so much to add to music, and life!

  • @jdavidojeda
    @jdavidojeda 9 років тому +5

    I must to say, the best guitar player in the history, nobody can do the same with the guitar.

  • @manoasky
    @manoasky 3 роки тому +1

    Integral theory has also been part of his studies? Phenomenal and obviously shows. Beautiful

  • @xkalivasx
    @xkalivasx 8 років тому +12

    Stanley is the best guitarist!

  • @ximalpopoca735
    @ximalpopoca735 3 роки тому +1

    Most virtuous and innovator genius. The Jordan Style.

  • @JamesScottGuitar
    @JamesScottGuitar 9 років тому +37

    Stanley is a Genius.

    • @nickybareau3639
      @nickybareau3639 9 років тому

      not really

    • @nickybareau3639
      @nickybareau3639 9 років тому

      tim hitt so whats the song songs that has inspired millions and will last generations!

    • @JamesScottGuitar
      @JamesScottGuitar 9 років тому +1

      blackcountry fats Would you say John Coltrane's songs or his concepts, interpretation and application of world music to jazz were his greater legacy?

    • @nickybareau3639
      @nickybareau3639 9 років тому

      JamesScottGuitar jc is like jesus christ

    • @nickybareau3639
      @nickybareau3639 9 років тому

      tim hitt iyo

  • @aGwEENapple
    @aGwEENapple 4 роки тому +1

    Inviting the audience into his space. He's so in tune.

  • @pablo.romero
    @pablo.romero 3 роки тому +6

    60 years old.
    If I stand next to him, with my 50, many will say he is my son.

  • @chappahx
    @chappahx 5 місяців тому

    The great Stanley Jordan. A great conversation!

  • @TheD33pthawt
    @TheD33pthawt 6 років тому +2

    This man is a guitar hero of the highest order! He was tapping out melodies, chords and bass lines all at once, on one, nay, sometimes two fretboards years before Eddie! A true virtuoso and master of strings!

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 6 місяців тому

    After all of these years of hearing about Stanley Jordan I’m finally see & hear him. What a tremendous talent

  • @HarryCollins99
    @HarryCollins99 3 роки тому +3

    I absolutely love this interview. What an extraordinary musician and what an extraordinary person and what an extraordinary life he has had.

  • @Dr.DonAshe
    @Dr.DonAshe 6 років тому +2

    A musical genius no doubt and wonderfully giving person. Thanks Mr. Jordan.

  • @janginckels3732
    @janginckels3732 6 років тому +3

    last time I saw him was in Abu Dhabi, and that started my following his music. I didn't realise he changed his looks, and though he looks a bit like M. Jackson (the hair I mean), I'm very happy he still is the humble genius of guitar

  • @goodkawz
    @goodkawz 4 роки тому +3

    13:40-14:20 inventive tuning; 24:10 Stanley plays!

  • @infiniteuniverse9528
    @infiniteuniverse9528 6 місяців тому

    I had the honor of catching Stanley opening for Larry Carlton in LA. When I heard his more recent classical music playing something clicked. The idea of Jordan playing Classical pieces with a Classical Acoustic guitar instead of electric. His revolutionary style which has virtually invented the 8 finger technique, seems perfect to reinvent the language of Classical Acoustic Guitar as well.

  • @rider8814
    @rider8814 7 років тому

    Such a wonderful interview

  • @michellemorales1591
    @michellemorales1591 Рік тому

    Thank you for your music

  • @edwardfisher7019
    @edwardfisher7019 2 роки тому

    Excellent interviewing! Great questions and answers!

  • @Silent_Keith
    @Silent_Keith 9 років тому +1

    I remember listening to Mr. Jordan in my drafting class in high school on vinyl back in the mid 80's. Amazes me how he is still jammin' these days.

  • @dragon7590
    @dragon7590 9 років тому +6

    WOW! Its been almost 16 years since I first saw Stanley Jordan play. It must have been on PBS very late at night and I was only a couple of years into playing guitar myself and his technique completely blew my mind. For so many years when the topic would come up I would tell other guitar players about his style. This is the first time I have come across an interview and its cool that its so current. Keep up the great work Stanley!

    • @GregoryBoydmusic
      @GregoryBoydmusic 9 років тому +1

      Your story echoes mine it was so good to see and hear this man on interview.

    • @fabiencourtoistapping
      @fabiencourtoistapping 9 років тому

      dragon7590 invitation to look at my version of stairway to heaven on tapping !
      more than 19000 view . thank !! and thank to stanley jordan to give inspiration !

  • @janedvinsson
    @janedvinsson 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful playing there in the end! Thanks for a good interview!

  • @diegomartinez2694
    @diegomartinez2694 8 років тому

    Great! Thank you very much for sharing this!

  • @plumhunter9158
    @plumhunter9158 6 років тому

    Incredible artist ... Saw him a few years ago. He was great! I have to listen to him more again ...

  • @zijabejleri6408
    @zijabejleri6408 9 років тому +3

    well....simply amazing guy and lucky to hear his unique beatifull sounds...thanks Jordan for the musik example of no limit.....

  • @alcubierrevj
    @alcubierrevj 8 місяців тому

    Oh man, a half hour with a legend!

  • @algee6245
    @algee6245 Рік тому

    I have always and will always love your spirit!

  • @SamiVasileiosAmiris
    @SamiVasileiosAmiris 7 років тому

    His incredible talent knows no boundaries. What an amazing, amazing musician!

  • @gsparks77
    @gsparks77 6 років тому

    great interview , thanks !

  • @zmarbz
    @zmarbz 7 років тому +3

    What an amazing human being.

  • @oniadonoho
    @oniadonoho 11 днів тому

    I enjoyed your interview.

  • @valshipley
    @valshipley 8 років тому +1

    awesome interview...and insights..

  • @mikemckool6645
    @mikemckool6645 4 роки тому +3

    The man is on his own level...Stanley Jordan rules!

  • @gianacaruso6124
    @gianacaruso6124 7 років тому

    Great Post, Stanley is truly as gifted as he is informative.

  • @Roughpaws_Studio
    @Roughpaws_Studio 4 роки тому

    Great interview. I've been listening to this guy since I saw him on TV at the Montreau Jazz Festival in the early 90s and he blew me away with his rendition of Stairway To Heaven. Fantastic guitarist.

  • @jmatthews7228
    @jmatthews7228 6 років тому

    This guy is a brilliant innovator. His music is beautifully timeless

  • @TheLilBolivian
    @TheLilBolivian 9 років тому

    fantastic interview!

  • @JDChicago
    @JDChicago 8 років тому +3

    I would love to see him do this all on acoustic guitar. That would be my only thought.....Genius in any regard.

    • @zu0832
      @zu0832 6 років тому +1

      JDChicago Seems like it would have to be amplified in some form. Not enough vibrations to produce sound acoustically by tapping

  • @doobeedoo2
    @doobeedoo2 5 років тому +2

    Gosh I wept watching this.

  • @Galidi1969
    @Galidi1969 Рік тому

    Brilliant.....can't wait to see SJ this summer....thank you Carmen!

  • @jeffreyholmes7216
    @jeffreyholmes7216 5 років тому

    He is so amazing. Seems like a cool guy.I play guitar but he takes it to another level..

  • @nickcirillo6191
    @nickcirillo6191 5 років тому +1

    SJ is a beautiful man and a monster musician..
    God Bless you my brother..

  • @thepride999
    @thepride999 3 роки тому

    Love this brother

  • @K2shadowfax
    @K2shadowfax 8 років тому +1

    Great interview!

  • @MrWeliz
    @MrWeliz 3 роки тому

    I have been a jazz fan for years and known of of Stanley Jordan but never stopped to listen to his music, today browsing thru youtube music i stopped to listen to different artists and several versions of Autumn Leaves and came across Stanleys versions and after listening to his music for several hours I can not believe that i have been missing out on this virtuosos music in all my music fan life , i can not give him enough thumbs up I am kicking myself !!!!!

  • @BONOBOS48
    @BONOBOS48 9 років тому +1

    Who thumb down this amazing musician? This guy is incredible, perhaps the greatest in the world.

  • @robd8123
    @robd8123 3 роки тому

    Top class artist. Top class interview. Stanley Jordan is an absolute genius.

  • @r.l.gholson4118
    @r.l.gholson4118 3 роки тому

    Thank you 💟😊

  • @georgekukula1726
    @georgekukula1726 3 роки тому

    Fortunate to have seen his greatness twice, last time doing the music of Jimi. Simply brilliant!

  • @kalyman58
    @kalyman58 8 років тому +1

    It is number one.....the ear and the eye does not deceive .... excellent from mexico best regards

  • @aonoymousandy7467
    @aonoymousandy7467 6 років тому

    This music is very relaxing

  • @brianpetersen3429
    @brianpetersen3429 6 років тому +1

    Excellent interview! Great explanation from Stanley Jordan. It's amazing what a talented musician can do for the human soul.

  • @rocnroll1715
    @rocnroll1715 2 роки тому

    Amazing talent and a amazing musical creator!

  • @NotYourTypicalNegro
    @NotYourTypicalNegro 6 років тому +1

    This was a great interview.

  • @erict1917
    @erict1917 8 років тому +2

    Great insight into this brilliant innovator.

  • @antoniodesadier5239
    @antoniodesadier5239 9 років тому +1

    Amazing artist!!!!

  • @Rwayno1
    @Rwayno1 6 років тому

    Stanley Jordan is so innovative and a true technology scholar. Am amazing individual. I have been a fan of his for eons. Congratulations Stanley!

  • @eddierivera1860
    @eddierivera1860 8 місяців тому

    AWESOME🙏

  • @Beethovenboy
    @Beethovenboy 9 років тому

    Great interview.

  • @23trillionskidoo
    @23trillionskidoo 9 років тому +10

    STANLEY JORDAN IS ONE OF THE ALLTIME GREATS THIS MAN NEEDS WAY MORE RECOGNITION, HES LIKE MOZART OR SOME SHIT

    • @r0bbyinchins
      @r0bbyinchins 5 років тому +3

      23trillionskidoo
      he has avoided the attention intentionally

    • @stpisls
      @stpisls 3 роки тому +1

      @@r0bbyinchins smart of him. Just get famous enough to make your living and then get out for awhile, haha

    • @Digitalpapii
      @Digitalpapii 3 роки тому +1

      eadgcf