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
