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Stanley Jordan's Imaginary B.B. King Collaboration
Stanley Jordan recorded an imaginary duet with B.B. King after his death, capturing his spirit in a tribute album.
In brief
Stanley Jordan recorded an imaginary duet with B.B. King after his death, capturing his spirit in a tribute album. Stanley Jordan completed a solo recording of a B.B. King tribute song after King's death, calling it his 'imaginary version of my dialogue with B.B.' Originally reported by Guitar World.
Album Release After 11-Year Gap
Stanley Jordan released Feather in the Wind after an 11-year gap since his last album Duets with Kevin Eubanks.
Album Ownership and Label Shift
Jordan now owns the rights to the album and released it through his own channels after it didn't fit Mack Avenue Records' A&R policy.
Two Distinct Singles
The album features Meditation, a ballad using flatpick technique, and Flight of the Eagle, a high-energy jazz-rock fusion track.
Collaborators Who Passed Away
Several collaborators on the album have since passed away, including bassist T.M. Stevens.
Imaginary B.B. King Collaboration
Jordan recorded an imaginary duet with B.B. King after King's death, covering the Doors' Riders on the Storm.
Emotional Tribute Album
The album carries a bittersweet weight, focusing on finding constancy amid loss and change.
Two-Handed Touch Technique
Jordan uses a two-handed touch technique for solo piano-like counterpoint, switching to flatpick for Meditation.
Bruce Lundvall's Record Deal
Jordan initially turned down Bruce Lundvall's record deal in the 1980s due to timing and label concerns.
Blue Note Record Deal
Jordan signed with Blue Note Records in 1985 after Bruce Lundvall convinced him to wait.
George Martin's Studio Session
George Martin praised Jordan's guitar work, saying he wanted more of Jordan's style for Kenny Rogers' track.
Tandem Guitar Setup
Jordan uses a tandem guitar setup with a PRS Santana and an ESP James Hetfield Iron Cross guitar.
Live Tronica Concept
Jordan is developing Stanley Jordan's Live Tronica, a live DJ and guitar performance using Ableton Live.
Imaginary B.B. King Tribute
Jordan completed a solo recording of a B.B. King tribute song after King's death, calling it his 'imaginary version of my dialogue with B.B.'
Album's Emotional Resonance
The album's emotional depth comes from Jordan's reflections on loss and finding constancy in life.
The main idea
Stanley Jordan completed a solo recording of a B.B. King tribute song after King's death, calling it his 'imaginary version of my dialogue with B.B.'
