Ronny Jordan: A pioneer of Acid Jazz, a Staple of Smooth Jazz. by Alan Bryson November 16, 2017. This month marks guitarist Ronny Jordan's 55th birthday. A trailblazer in acid jazz, his debut album ...

His 2000 album “A Brighter Day" hit No. 10 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart, while the song “A Brighter Day," featuring Mos Def, peaked at No. 20 on Rap Songs. Later in his career, Jordan's claim to ...