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Jordan Rudess (born November 4, 1956) is a Julliard trained keyboardist most famously known as a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater.
Jordan was recognized by his 2nd grade teacher as an exceptional piano player, and was immediately given professional tuition to enhance his prodigious talents. By the age of nine he entered the prestigious Julliard School of Music Pre-College Division for classical piano training, but by his late teens he had grown increasingly interested in synthesizers and progressive rock music. Against the advice and wishes of his parents and tutors, he decided to turn away from classical piano and try his hand as a solo prog rock keyboardist.
After performing in various projects during the 1980s, he gained national attention in 1994 when he was voted “Best New Talent” in the Keyboard Magazine readers’ poll after the release of his Listen solo album.Two of the bands who took notice of the up and coming young star were The Dixie Dregs and Dream Theater, both of whom invited him to join their respective bands. Jordan chose the Dregs primarily because being a part time member of the band would have less of an impact on his young family, a choice he wasn’t given with Dream Theater.
During his time with the Dregs, Jordan formed a so-called “power duo” with drummer Rod Morgenstein. The genesis of this pairing occurred when a power outage caused all of the Dregs’ instruments to fail except Jordan’s, so he and Rod improvised with each other until power was restored and the concert could continue.
Jordan was recognized by his 2nd grade teacher as an exceptional piano player, and was immediately given professional tuition to enhance his prodigious talents. By the age of nine he entered the prestigious Julliard School of Music Pre-College Division for classical piano training, but by his late teens he had grown increasingly interested in synthesizers and progressive rock music. Against the advice and wishes of his parents and tutors, he decided to turn away from classical piano and try his hand as a solo prog rock keyboardist.
After performing in various projects during the 1980s, he gained national attention in 1994 when he was voted “Best New Talent” in the Keyboard Magazine readers’ poll after the release of his Listen solo album.Two of the bands who took notice of the up and coming young star were The Dixie Dregs and Dream Theater, both of whom invited him to join their respective bands. Jordan chose the Dregs primarily because being a part time member of the band would have less of an impact on his young family, a choice he wasn’t given with Dream Theater.
During his time with the Dregs, Jordan formed a so-called “power duo” with drummer Rod Morgenstein. The genesis of this pairing occurred when a power outage caused all of the Dregs’ instruments to fail except Jordan’s, so he and Rod improvised with each other until power was restored and the concert could continue.
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Notes On A Dream
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Rhythm of Time
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RealityDreamIII wrote:
When I listen to him... it's like I would be in another world.
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Nsoren wrote:
¡Maestro!
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CasiniProjekt wrote:
Hey, please check out my music, its free! http://cassiniprojekt.bandcamp.com/ or http://www.last.fm/music/The+Cassini+Projekt/Blind+Vision Also check out my new music video, I did the CG http://youtu.be/wL5A88cuxwY
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RoyalViper wrote:
Jordan Rudess is a gaynius. [666]
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TheLe0 wrote:
Jordan Rudess is a genius. [2]
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AkselJ wrote:
It's really disappointing how his four top tracks are Dream Theater songs.
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Solstice-Coil wrote:
All of the songs on Natural Causes are now available on streaming! Try before you buy! http://solsticecoil.bandcamp.com/
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Progmetty wrote:
Jordan Rudess is a genius.
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KeyWiz wrote:
Лучший, в Америке : )
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BehnamSs wrote:
he is not as boring as your arse is though.
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dalviodias wrote:
Most boring musician of all time.
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octawizard wrote:
New DT album is a masterpiece, thanks Jordan
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Neue_regel_ wrote:
Great European Tour with DT. Thx JR !!
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dRmR_Andrejche wrote:
♥
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sebarra_1477 wrote:
Progressive Metal, from Dream Theater.
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Solstice-Coil wrote:
Remember Dream Theater's search for a new drummer? Well here's a different perspective: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEMA3Ptoo5Q
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bman55 wrote:
checking this dude 4 the 1st time-sounds awesome!
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AvianPain wrote:
For Japan. <3
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Dulet wrote:
Progressive Metal, from Dream Theater.
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Psyhister wrote:
What an awesome pic!
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DREAM THEATER PRESS RELEASE
8 Sep 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/jordanrudess
To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is withprofound
sadness -- regret -- we announce that MikePortnoy, our lifelong
drummer and friend, hasdecided to leave Dream Theater. Mike's
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DREAM THEATER PRESS RELEASE
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27 Jul 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/Jordan Rudess
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