Ronny Jordan is a winner of Gibson Guitar’s award for Best Jazz Guitarist, he’s been nominated for a Grammy, and is a jazz artist who has made it to the pop charts.  He’s known as one of the earliest and most successful jazz artists to draw upon the energy and vitality of hip hop.  His music is perhaps best described as Urban Jazz, a blend of jazz, hip hop,and  R&B — but certainly not limited to that.

His message is positive and spiritually uplifting, his grooves are addictive, and his playing is ingenious.  He is completely self-taught, and in addition to his musicianship, he is an accomplished producer, arranger, and composer.  He uses the studio as creatively as possible, and on his latest album he introduces his fans to midi guitar — doing string, keyboard, and bass parts on a midi guitar.

Ronny was born and raised in London, the son of a pentecostal preacher with a very interesting life story which he shared in this interview.  This wide-ranging  interview took place in late January of 2013, Ronny talks about the awakening of his talent, his early career, his big break with Island Records, and his recordings.  Gifted, creative, and humble — he is all-about-the-music.

t2m ronny jordan podcast interview