Every great musician has his or her own unique quality that sets them apart from all their peers. Thelonious Monk had his baffling style of piano playing, Jimi Hendrix made distortion in his Fender Strat a trademark, recording artists Take 6 made six part harmony appear simple. Now there's yet another name to add to the list of extraordinary talents--Stanley Jordan. "Magic Touch" is appropiately named. From the moment it begins with the colossal remake of 'The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby", you are introduced to the ridiculous skills of Jordan. The sounds of what could easily be mistaken for 2 or 3 guitars have all derived from one. His display of talent continues on tracks like "'Round Midnight" (my personal favorite) and "Lady of My Life". If you are a serious jazz lover or even a casual listener, "Magic Touch" is a must have. A sparkling debut album for one of the most amazing guitar players I have ever heard.
Tracks :
Eleanor Rigby
Freddie Freeloader
Round Midnight
All The Children
The Lady In My Life
Angel
Fundance
New Love
Return Expedition
A Child is Born
Personnel :
Stanley Jordan
Onaje Allen Gumbs
Charnett Moffett
Peter Erskine
Sammy Figueroa
Omar Hakim
Eddie Daniels
Wayne Brathwaite
Bugsy Moore
