World-renowned guitarist Stanley Jordan, a four-time GRAMMY nominee whose groundbreaking 1985 album Magic Touch spent an unprecedented 51 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard jazz chart, will perform at the Iridium in NYC on September 11th & 12, 2026(

Over the course of his four-decade career, Jordan has performed in more than 60 countries, headlined major festivals from Montreux to Concord, and collaborated with legends including Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Stanley Clarke, and Regina Carter. His work has earned him international acclaim not only for his technical innovation but also for his genre-defying artistry that blends jazz, classical, pop, rock, and beyond.

At this special performance, Jordan will spotlight the extraordinary two-guitar setup that helped establish his reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists of all time. After more than three decades, he has reintroduced this rare configuration—featured at every U.S. concert through March 2026—in a modernized form that expands his already distinctive sound into new dimensions. Audiences can expect a dazzling demonstration of one man and two guitars producing the richness and power of a full orchestra.

Jordan is best known for his signature “touch technique,” an advanced form of two-handed tapping in which both hands fret notes directly on the guitar neck. This allows him to play melody, harmony, and bass lines simultaneously, creating the sound of multiple instruments at once. When applied to two guitars—or to guitar and piano—his approach produces layered, orchestral textures that seem impossible for a single performer. His unforgettable renditions, such as his celebrated version of “Stairway to Heaven,” have captivated audiences worldwide, and guitarists from Steve Hackett to Eddie Van Halen have recognized him as the leading master of the style.

But for Jordan, technique always serves the music: “The reason I do this is because of the extended musical possibilities,” he explains. His concerts astonish not only because of his technical ability, but because of the warmth, imagination, and emotional depth that define his playing.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Stanley Jordan’s return to the two-guitar setup at The Iridium in NYC— an evening of boundary-pushing artistry from one of the most visionary guitarists of our time.