STANLEY JORDAN — Cornucopia (1990) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The first half of this CD by the remarkable guitarist Stanley Jordan is so strong that it is a pity that things decline during the latter half. Jordan is quite outstanding on "Impressions" and "Autumn Leaves," emulates B.B. King on "Still Got The Blues", interprets a thoughtful "Willow Weep For Me" and performs a dazzling tour-de-force on the uptempo blues "Fundance"; the latter two are unaccompanied solos that sound like duets or trios. However a couple of funk pieces (including an unimaginative rendition of "What's Going On") and a New Age synthesizer selection are on a lower level. The title cut clocks in at 21:45 and, although it finds Jordan creating "impossible" technical feats on solo guitar, it meanders on indefinitely and gets boring very quickly. This is a frustrating release; get it for the good half if you see it at a budget price. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Impressions 7:17
Written-By – John Coltrane
2.    Willow Weep For Me 4:39
Written-By – Anne Ronell
3.    Autumn Leaves 7:55
Written-By – Prevert, Mercer, Kozma
4.    Still Got The Blues 5:07
Written-By – Stanley Jordan
5.    Fundance 6:25
Written-By – Stanley Jordan
6.    What's Goin' On 4:32
Written-By – Al Cleveland, Marvin Gaye
7.    Always Know 4:32
Written-By – Bernard Wright, Yossi Fine
8.    Asteroids 4:44
Written-By – Stanley Jordan
9.    Cornucopia 21:45
Written-By – Stanley Jordan
Credits :
Bass – Charnett Moffett, Yossi Fine
Drums – J.T.Lewis, Jeff Watts, Kenwood Dennard, Michael Flythe
Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming – Stanley Jordan
Keyboards – Bernard Wright
Piano [Acoustic] – Kenny Kirkland
Synthesizer – Robert Zantay

STANLEY JORDAN — Live in New York (1998) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This concert was originally intended to be a video release showcasing Stanley Jordan in acoustic, electric and solo settings. His tight rhythm section -- including Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, Kenny Kirkland on piano and Charnett Moffett on bass -- drives his complex and moving guitar playing through the standout acoustic tracks "Impressions" and "Cousin Mary," both by John Coltrane. But concert highlights are Jordan's two solo pieces, the bluesy "Willow Weep for Me" and classic show tune "Over the Rainbow," where he performs with an exhilarating freedom and virtuosity. Jordan resists the temptation to slip into the then-ubiquitous smooth jazz sound, making this a timeless release. Ryan Randall Goble
Tracklist :
1  Impressions  7:45
 John Coltrane
2  Autumn Leaves  7:52
Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer / Jacques Prévert
3  For You  5:43
 Charnett Moffett
4  Cousin Mary  6:12
 John Coltrane
5  Flying Home  5:16
 Stanley Jordan
6  Willow Weep For Me  4:44
 Ann Ronell
7  Over The Rainbow  5:24
 Harold Arlen / E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
8  Still Got The Blues  5:22
 Stanley Jordan
9  The Lady In My Life  7:22
 Rod Temperton
Credits :
Charnett Moffett (tracks: 1-4) - bass
J.T. Lewis (tracks: 8-9), Jeff "Tain" Watts (tracks: 1-4) - Drums
Yossi Fine (tracks: 8-9) - Electric bass
Stanley Jordan - Guitar
Bernard Wright (tracks: 8-9) - Keyboard
Kenny Kirkland (tracks: 1-4) - Piano