Stanley Jordan..wow

[Tonray's Ghost]

[tonebender]

Sort of a percussionist or pianist approach to the fretboard.

[tlarson58]

I respect - and am in awe - of his style but I couldn't listen to it for more than one song.

[PoodlesAgain]

Oh, that brings up a memory from the past: I saw him play, back in 1981, I think.
Berklee Performance Center, Boston, next to the music school.

First musician I saw with a wireless setup, walking up the center aisle.

Great memories in that hall. Back then, you could buy a "Friend of Berklee" membership for an affordable fee, which gave you advance notice and ticket purchase. Extra: access to the hall's tiny upstairs lounge where you could get a pre-show drink. Great to bring a date, and have a relaxed glass of wine before getting to your seat!
Good stuff was so much more affordable, back then.

[Chocol8]

I like the Travis Bean, but where is the bridge pickup?

[Tonray's Ghost]

I like the Travis Bean, but where is the bridge pickup?

You know those 'jazz' guys...couldn't just not use it...gotta actually cut it out of the guitar...SMH

[golem]

No doubt these younger players are inspired by SJ, but I like how they tend to use tapping for specific short parts rather than as the core of the song.