Stanley Jordan - Friends (2011)

2011 album from the Jazz guitarist, a release that its creator cites as his most realized project to date. Friends finds Jordan in challenging company: fellow strummers Charlie Hunter, Russell Malone, Bucky Pizzarelli and Mike Stern; saxmen (and label mate) Kenny Garrett and Ronnie Laws; N'awlins trumpeter Nicholas Payton and the renowned violinist Regina Carter. Another label mate, Christian McBride, guests on bass when not handled by Stanley's long-time trio bassist Charnett Moffett. Kenwood Dennard of his trio holds down the drum chair. Truly, a collection of Friends whose benefit push Stanley into a heightened musical reality.

Tracklist:

1. Capital J 6:41
2. Walkin' The Dog 6:12
3. Lil' Darlin' 5:43
4. Giant Steps 4:33
5. I Kissed A Girl 5:46
6. Samba Delight 5:30
7. Seven Come Eleven 5:33
8. Bathed In Light 7:49
9. Romantic Intermezzo From Bartok's Concerto For Orchestra 8:33
10. Reverie 3:59
11. One For Milton 4:08