Jordan Officer - Blue Skies (2015)

Blues, Jazz, Country and Folk are all a part of this virtuoso guitar player and singer's tribute to the songs he loves. Two original instrumentals round out the album, with a surprising guest appearance from Sir Douglas Quintet's Augie Meyers on keyboard.

Hal Leonard, the biggest editor of sheet music and music books in the world, has recently included Jordan Officer amongst the greats in Scott Yanow’s publication “The Great Jazz Guitarists – The Ultimate Guide.” Jordan is acclaimed not only for his virtuosity, but also for his unequaled sensitivity and sober elegance. A singer and composer as well, here is his third album BLUE SKIES.
Since the end of his project with singer Susie Arioli, who sings back-up vocals on the track Shot of Rhythm and Blues, Jordan has been pursuing a brilliant solo career, exploring the music of his roots. This album BLUE SKIES presents the sum total of everything that defines this artist, both intellectually and instinctively. According to Jordan, “This album expresses all the shades of all the colours that inhabit my soul. Blues for sure, but also the jazz of my roots, country music, rock’n’roll . My instrument and my voice – nothing is taken for granted. Everything is there. This was not my original plan, but BLUE SKIES is everything that I am. For the first time ever.”

TRACKLIST
1. Blue Skies (3:21)
2. Got You On My Mind (2:57)
3. It's You I Love (2:58)
4. Shot Of Rhythm And Blues (3:03)
5. Chains Of Love (4:27)
6. Night Flight (4:07)
7. How Long Blues (2:39)
8. That's For Me (3:37)
9. Then She Kissed Me (3:54)
10. When The Deal Goes Down (5:00)
11. Takin' Off (4:17)