Artist: Stanley Jordan

Stanley Jordan is an American jazz guitarist noted for his playing technique, which involves tapping his fingers on the fretboard of the guitar with both hands. 

Jordan was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He studied music theory and composition at Princeton University.

In 1985, Bruce Lundvall became president of Blue Note Records, and Stanley Jordan was the first person he signed. Blue Note released his album  Magic Touch, which set a record by staying at No.1 on  Billboard's jazz chart for 51 weeks. 

Jordan's touch technique is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. The guitarist produces a note using only one finger by quickly tapping (or hammering) his finger down behind the appropriate fret. The impact causes the string to vibrate enough to sound the note, and the volume can be controlled by varying the force of impact. Jordan taps with both hands, and more  legato than is normally associated with guitar tapping. His technique allows the guitarist to play melody  and chords simultaneously. 

Among the artists Jordan has worked with are Quincy Jones, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Michal Urbaniak, Richie Cole, The Dave Matthews Band, The String Cheese Incident, Phil Lesh, Moe, and Umphrey's McGee. 

He has performed at many jazz festivals, including  Kool Jazz Festival (1984), Concord Jazz Festival  (1985), and the Montreux International Jazz Festival (1985).