· remembering robert laurence albert simpson, known professionally as ronny jordan ( – ) was a british guitarist and part of the acid jazz movement at the end of the twentieth century. Jordan described his music as urban jazz, a blend of jazz, hip-hop and r&b. Robert laurence albert simpson, known professionally as ronny jordan was a british guitarist and part of the acid jazz movement at the end of the twentieth century. Jordan continued to gain prominence through his innovative and genre-defying work , including albums such as a brighter day and in full swing. A trailblazer in acid jazz, his debut album the antidote foreshadowed miles davis embrace of hip hop with the album doo-bop by six months. Ronny jordan (born ronald laurence albert simpson on in london, england) is a guitarist at the forefront of the acid jazz movement at the end of the twentieth century. Many of his tracks became staples in the smooth jazz genre, appealing to a broad audience and receiving extensive radio play. Following 1992s the antidote, [1] recordings from jordan have featured on the billboard charts, especially his acid-jazz miles davis cover of so what, which was a worldwide hit. He was also the recipient of the mobo best jazz act award and the gibson guitar best jazz guitarist award. · this month marks guitarist ronny jordan s 55th birthday. For those unfamiliar with his work , i’ve included a few clips, including the antidote in its entirety and a couple of cuts of jordan playing live, showing off his chops. Jordan described his music.
