Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi

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10-3-2019
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\nWorld-renowned guitarist \;Stanley Jordan \;has developed a new live show called "\;Stanley Plays Jimi."\; This is a tribute show\, but it'\;s not pure imitation. Stanley builds on Jimi'\;s legacy in a creative way\, "\;This is my fantasy \;Jimi Hendrix \;concert if Jimi were still playing today. By re-imagining his music and channeling his persona I try to bring that fantasy to life."\; \;
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\nIt may be surprising that Stanley Jordan would take on a project like this. After all\, Stanley is already a well-known guitarist with a signature style\, \;four Grammy nominations\, a cameo in a \;Blake Edwards film \;(Blind Date) and a host of TV appearances over a long career including \;Jimmy Fallon\, \;David Letterman\, \;Jay Leno \;and \;Johnny Carson. But Stanley says\, "\;I feel a strong connection to Jimi because he was the first guitarist I emulated as a child. Out of love for Jimi and his music I feel a strong desire to try to keep his legacy alive."\;
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\nIs it surprising that a rock legend like Hendrix would get so much love from a jazz legend like Jordan? Stanley says "\;I actually played rock and blues before I played jazz. In fact\, Jimi'\;s constant searching for new sounds inspired me to move toward jazz in the first place."\; Stanley'\;s 1985 album "\;Magic Touch"\; was \;#1 on Billboard'\;s jazz chart for 51 weeks\, and Stanley has shared the stage or recorded with jazz artists such as \;Benny Carter\, \;Dizzy Gillespie\, \;Miles Davis \;and \;Billy Cobham. But in recent years Stanley has performed with many artists in the rock and jam band worlds\, including the \;Dave Matthews Band\, \;Umphrey'\;s McGee\, \;Moe. \;and many others. "\;Returning to my rock roots has been an absolute joy artistically\, and with this project I'\;m taking that to a new level."\;
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\nStanley steps onto the stage as the embodiment of Jimi Hendrix\, so there is a theatrical element to the show. But this is not a comedic caricature nor is it a theatrical play - it'\;s a concert built upon a sincere and heartfelt effort to recreate the jaw-dropping experience of witnessing Jimi Hendrix live while at the same time bringing his legacy up to date in a believable way. Wow! Tall order to fill\, no? That'\;s why you need a world-class artist of Stanley Jordan'\;s caliber to pull it off.
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\n"\;Stanley Plays Jimi"\; is a new project based on an old idea. "\;Back in 1971 at the age of eleven I was saddened to hear of Jimi'\;s passing. I decided to try to continue his legacy\, so I took up guitar. Of course my desire was to be an original artist in my own right\, but the concept of a Hendrix tribute has been in my mind pretty much from the start. Now\, in the year of the 50th anniversary of Jimi'\;s historic Woodstock \; performance the time feels right to bring this idea to fruition."\;
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