Stanley Jordan - Amazing Guitar Tapping (jazz) on letterman
www.marinoshop.... - Stanley Jordan (July 31, 1959- ) is an American jazz/jazz fusion guitarist, best known for his development of the touch technique for playing guitar. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received an A.B. in music from Princeton University in 1981. Normally, a guitarist must use two hands to play each note. One hand presses down a guitar string behind a chosen fret to prepare the note, and the other hand either plucks or strums the string to play that note. Jordan's touch technique is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. The guitarist produces a note using only one finger by quickly tapping (or "hammering") his finger down behind the appropriate fret. The force of impact causes the string to vibrate enough to immediately sound the note, and Jordan executes tapping with both hands, and with more legato than is normally associated with guitar tapping. The note's volume can be controlled by varying the force of impact: tapping with greater force produces a louder note.A helpful analogy to visualize this technique is the distinction between a harpsichord and a piano. A harpsichord produces sound by plucking its strings, and a piano produces sound by striking its strings with tiny hammers. However, while notes produced on a harpsichord or piano sustain after the hammer has struck or the pick has plucked, fingers must remain on a tapped note in order for the sound to continue. This similarity is what led Jordan to attempt such a technique in the first place;[citation needed] he was a classically trained pianist before playing guitar and wanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar. While the above analogy may have been Jordan's inspiration to employ a tapping technique, it is not a sound analogy. A piano's hammer leaves the string after hitting it, like a guitarist's pick would normally do. A more helpful analogy would be that of a clavichord; when a clavichord tangent (hammer) hits the string, it remains in contact with the string as long as the key is held, acting as both like a guitar pick (the initiator of the sound) and a finger on a fret (becoming the clavichord's nut). The guitar tapping technique thus is almost identical to the method that clavichords have used for hundreds of years, with the guitarist's finger taking on the role of the tangent. Jordan's two-handed tapping allows the guitarist to play melody and chords simultaneously. It is also possible, as Jordan has demonstrated, to play simultaneously on two different guitars. The technique generally requires a guitar with lower action and lighter-gauge strings. It is very difficult to use on a classical guitar, but possible on a steel string acoustic. The technique is the same as that employed by players of the Chapman Stick which was developed by Emmett Chapman in 1969, and later discovered by Jordan, independently. Jimmie Webster is the earliest guitarist known to have tapped on strings seriously[citation needed], but he didn't use the right hand orientation used by Chapman and Jordan. Their approach allowed for full counterpoint with each hand as an equal element. Other guitarists have employed similar methods of playing at times, using the more conventional hand angles used by Webster: rock guitarists (though the emphasis tends to be on very fast lead guitar playing rather than polyphony) such as Steve Hackett, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Randy Rhoads, and Joe Satriani, and many acoustic guitarists following the lead of Michael Hedges and employing two-handed tapping to play rich, percussive pieces (Clive Carroll, Preston Reed, and Justin King are examples). Jazz-funk guitarist Charlie Hunter employs a similar technique using a custom-made 8-string guitar on which he simultaneously plays basslines, chords and melodies. Another feature of Jordan's playing is the tuning he uses: from bass to treble EADGCF (all in fourths as on the Chapman Stick, compared with the standard EADGBE). So the patterns for chords are the same wherever they are played on the fretboard. Jordan was the first artist to be signed by Bruce Lundvall when the latter became president of Blue Note Records in 1985 and, consequently, Magic Touch was the first release (not reissue) of the rejuvenated label. Jordan is currently a resident of Sedona, Arizona, where he owns Sedona Books and Music. He attends Arizona State University, working toward a master's degree in music therapy.
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Lost in all the Letterman videos is the genius of Paul Schaffer. That man sits in with almost all of Dave's musical guests and he always plays as if he belongs in every band. Paul is truely one of the greatest, most talented musicians of our generation.
@danlee2191
4 ай бұрын
He was on Spinal Tap too, legend
I took my girlfriend to see SJ in the mid 80's. He was appearing solo in a small high school theater. The curtain opened to a small fender amp, a bar stool and his guitar. My GF said, "Is THAT it?" Then Stanley came out and started working his magic. She, and the rest of the audience, were amazed. It was an evening we will always remember.
@dougporter2356
3 жыл бұрын
Nice...
The Song title is "Street Talk", in case you wonder about it :)
@lukemorron
10 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, thank you very much sir!!
@Gabmarjar
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much! :D
@siffo10
8 жыл бұрын
+valazio195 have wanted to know this for years
@alandcd
6 жыл бұрын
valazio195 thanks a lot!
@f.h.54
5 жыл бұрын
Ty
What impresses me more than his playing style is the fact that he's always looking up.
@pablokirbi5620
4 жыл бұрын
Thats cause when you play like that you have no choice but to know how to play blindfolded
Stanley is a beast indeed, but who the heck is that bassman? He's a groove master.
@nated2922
3 жыл бұрын
Will Lee
@videobohdi1
3 жыл бұрын
The great, Will Lee! Paul Schafer and the World’s Most Dangerous Band.
@nada1.380
3 жыл бұрын
His thumps are gold I checked the comments to see if anyone else noticed
@andrewfischer556
11 ай бұрын
Will Lee Bass master
@ErikShen2907
9 ай бұрын
UNCLE WILL LEE!
That bassist has the PERFECT slap sound. Wow! Great track.
Will Lee on bass, amazing!!!
@francinebacone1455
4 жыл бұрын
I always thought that the bass and guitar meshed so well here. Will's slapping and popping all over the place and Stanley's just floating above it all
Saw him in person - he truly the most amazing musician I've seen play.
Stanley is the man. This is only the tiniest taste of what he is capable of. Tommy Emmanual is an amazing guitarist. He is the perfect of example of how good an ordinary human can become if they play guitar 8 hours a day for 40 years. But Stanley is some kind of superhuman alien. "Amazing" is not enough to describe his talents.
@phillynn79
10 жыл бұрын
Spot on! Spot on! He's a Titan!
@markrogers6090
5 жыл бұрын
Tommy, I agree, is one amazing guitar player. But let's not take anything away from Stanley. He is awesome!! Very much like George Benson here.
@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros4419
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, there are a couple of freaks of nature out there: Stanley Jordan, Pat Martino, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta,...
Mr Stanley Jordan is my favorite jazz guitarrist ever!!!! i like all his songs!!!
La Maximo grandioso musica de primera fiend good miusic
Saw Stanley live in concert in Brazil about 15 years ago. Damn, it was shocking, I couldn’t even ask for a pick as a souvenir 😅 This guy is a legend.
Gosh ,so many years after i heard this song , still give me butterflies. Right on Stan🤘🏻
one time a friend of mine and i (who are fans of this video) watched this video together and sang the whole song... we both knew it perfectly (or at least we didnt notice mistakes)... this is an amazing performance
just arrived home after seeing 2 hours of him live in a concert. He is flawless, perfect in his technique and truly loves and feels what he's doing. And I'm not only talking about his amazing guitar skills! He's an amazing pianist also!
Long time I haven't enjoyed jazz so much..
I've always said...one of the best guitarists if not THE best out there
This is so badass.
I first heard Stanley playing his guitar in the subway station underneath Boston Common. I knew that he had talent, and it wasn't long before he'd released his first album. By the way, to hear a pop band that used a similar tapping technique, with an instrument known as the Emmett Chapman Stick, check out videos by a band known as Kittyhawk. I heard them at Jonathan Swift's in Harvard Square.
@phillynn79
10 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah :) :)
Wow. I cant believe I have never checked this guy out before. He is godly.
@dougporter2356
3 жыл бұрын
Same here...
I remember seeing him in a movie called " Blind Date " with Bruce Willis and Kim Bassinger where he was in a studio recording and Bruce and Kim came bye just to see him perform.. I was totally blown away by the ease he did all these harmonics. Great, great stuff.
Viajei de verdade com esse virtuose cheio de carisma e alma! Que swing!!!
Dat Bass Line!!
@f.h.54
5 жыл бұрын
Just perfect
The Greatest Jazz Guitar Player , my Full Respects to his Amazing Creativity .
I remember watching this live. I think I was 10. I could not believe my eyes. Still can't.
I remember seeing him on Letterman in 1985 on spring break and could not believe what I was seeing. Just got his new CD by the way.........
ah I see, Stanley is such a humble guy he came by my hometown and taught a master class to me and some folks great guy and amazing musician!!
saw him li in New York.Blew me awayQ,I am a blues player,but it was interesting to see his unique style up close.Enjoyrd it!ve several years ago
The BEST version!!!!!!!!🎷🎹🎺🎺🎷🎹🎸🥁🎧🎤🎛️
The song is named Street Talk and it's on the Tropical Storm album. The original is recorded with a drum machine and synth though. That entire album is definitely Stanley's most poppy. His other albums are much more traditional jazz and include many standards. But as far as live stuff, check out his rendition of Autumn Leaves and Stairway To Heaven right here on youtube. He actually plays two guitars at once, live!
I don't see music as a competition, its just simply his thing that he's doing. He's putting his feelings into his guitar. Just like every one of those guitarists mentioned above. All of those guitarists are very influential none are better than the next. Some might have sold more albums than the other, but that doesn't really matter.
I saw SJ many years ago, probably in 1981 or so, he was unknown in LA USA. WOW, channel 7 news was there and we all dropped our jaws, since then I realized that the Guitar is an INFINITE instrument. SJ Rocks da HOUSE for many many years. What a musician. Hall of FAME
I've been listening to Stanley for over 25 years. Nobody in history has mastered a guitar like him. But I will say this and I don't care who disagrees...even Stanley himself. He shines best performing solo...without a band. When it's just him and his guitar that is when the true magic of Stanley Jordan and his unique sound is displayed best. He doesn't need a fucking band and I don't understand why he even felt the need to perform with bands. They don't add shit to him.
this is what got me into tapping. thanks SJ.
Amazing! Don't know why he came to mind tonight... saw him perform long ago!
saw him live a few years back absolutely amazing
My dad got sick of hearing my music and showed me this, I am absolutely shocked by how good this is. They do not make music like this anymore.
GREAT Stuff ! Paul and the boys groove.I love to see tech at it's best. Amazing guitar playing Stanley. Best Regards Music bud MIKE WILKINSON
The bassist is also a pure monster...
I saw Stanley Jordan on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson once. Just played a single song, I don't think Carson even interviewed him or anything. I used to have that recorded, but it's probably long gone by now.
He's still going strong! Put out a new album last year and is touring right now. I'm going to see him next week!!!
There needs to be a 24 hour Stanley Jordan channel
Taking it to the next level...Playing Guitar like a piano...Love it..
He makes it look so easy.
*Falls off chair leaning back laughing and applauding in admiration and awe*
normally i'm pretty down on smooth jazz, but this is some of the best smooth jazz i've heard.
You could see Will Lee enjoying himself on Bass. I'd love to hear more of them playing together.
Amazing bass player !
that is a while ago ... great innovative voice in guitar
The bass player is Will Lee. He's the bassist in the David Letterman house band and he has an incredible pocket.
agreed. so tight with the drums. a fun listen.
Stanley is the God of tap guitar!
He feels the music so deeply ...
great groove stanley! what an musician!
it was the 80s a magical time when dreams came true and anything was possible : )
I love this live version (compared to the recording version). Energized!
@romulomarins4520
2 жыл бұрын
Qual o nome dessa música?
Man I wish I could do this
The name of this song its called "Street Talk" from the album Flying Home
Wonderful song! I wish you happines...
Yes, that is Will Lee on bass...and he, as are the entire Paul Schaffer band, are monsters. They cover most any style with class and capability. Will is great, and he can sing as well.
Happy Birthday Stanley!!
This is one of the greatest jazz virtuoso's that ever lived. He's like Bird.
Man, that guy is a God. I look up to him!
beautiful
That is insanely sick!
@malikamakamuki I agree, who is the bassplayer? There are so many talented musicians out there so you wonder why some not so talented make it so big
@billruss2909
4 жыл бұрын
pmgear Will Lee, New York session player as well as member of Letterman’s tv band.
Randy Rhoads and Carlos Santana was my top fav guitar player pick not no more he my numb one fav one now sick.
he rieminds me to one of the guys of daft punk´s- one more time. i thin it was the singer^^ but he is just amazing, my whole day was bad and now im just smiling cause of hearing this good tune.
Jazz Teacher: First Half Year you'll learn chords and second half you'll learn improvisation Stanley: No dude, I need this in six months
It's "Street Talk" from the Album "Flying Home"
Stanley was a pianist but found he could apply the same technique to the guitar. I wish I would have thought of that one. :) However, I could never play like that. What a monster!! And he influenced so many two hand players too. I think I still have this on vinyl somewhere. LOL
i am so surprised...i never imagined anyone tapping on the 50´s...this guitarrist is increible!
It's been a while since I've seen his masterclass DVD, but he most likely use's 8's or 9's, possibly with a slightly heavier gauge on the bass strings, but he has a very low action and uses a EADGCF tuning.
lol. Stanley is really amazing. I like this tune so much...
this like the heaven sound, thanks for this vid
MAGIC .... PEOPLE DO MAGICAL STUFF THEY BORN W THIS SPECIAL GIFT.....IT IS W IT IS....
The bass player is Will Lee
@deliriumtremens5131
Жыл бұрын
Ty
My freaking music theory teacher brought me here! How cool is that?
why isn't this guy a superstar?
Brilliant. One day I hope I can tap that well.
That's certainly the best one can do with this technic. I play bass so I know even better how hard it is to tap on strings. I taped this show 12 years ago on a vcr, and I watched it many times. At first I was like many here, totally blown away. But after listening to it many times, I started to ear all the glitches, bad notes.
Thank's man,I appreciate that!
"Street Talk" from Flying Home (1988)
세월이 대체 몇년이야. 여전히 좋네.
amazing skill
@believin13 What do mean? He's an incredible & innovative guitarist! He's almost untouchable as far as his tapping technique goes IMO. He plays effortlessly!
Wow Stanley, you're amazing!!
I think he is playing Sunny (composed by Bobby Hebb) which has been extensively played by jazz guitarists. Check out the amazing Pat Martino's version. Wes Montgomery recorded an earlier jazz version of the tune that I know of.
As awesome as Stanley Jordan is, Will Lee on the bass lays down just a killer groove!
wow that was amazing
if you search youtube, you will find that Stan here does it with two necks too, look for his autumn leaves performance :)
Sounds Great!!
Fantastic....
This is Letterman's studio band. Stanley was just a good sport to keep the rythum guy on stage.
LOL Tosin Abasi? Granted, he's great at what he does, but when talking knowledge of music and level of virtuosity, Stanley Jordan trumps ALL. Check him out playing 2 guitars at once, comping with chords on one and soloing on the other. Check him out playing piano and guitar at the same time, soloing on piano and comping on guitar, then switching hands and doing the opposite. My God, there is not a single musician who can do what he does, let alone do it better than him. If there is, where are you, because I would love to hear you. I see him at Detroit Jazz Festival every year and he always brings something new to the table. Tosin Abasi is a phenominal musician, but very few people understand how talented and smart you have to be to do what Stanley Jordan does. Do not compare them, because they play different styles, and you won't ever answer the question of "who's the better musician" because it all depends on personal taste in the end. IF music were a competition though, Stanley Jordan would win. There's my rant for the day.
He's amazing.
I need to go practice...
thank you very much!
Jesus Christ,what the hell is this guy doing?!?!?I've known about him for several years but every time I see his playing I'm stunned.Does anybody knows what kind of guitar is this?Amazingly clean sound!!
friggin awesome!