Jordan Rudess (born Jordan Charles Rudes on November 4, 1956) is an American progressive rock keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. 

Rudess also has an extensive solo career, more so than any other current Dream Theater member. 

Rudess is known as a proficient rock keyboardist known for his extensive use of keyboard technology, as well as a pianist. 

Rudess releases a mixture of Metal and Classical albums, using pre-written material, improvised material and a mixture of both. 

DigitalDreamDoor.com voted Rudess #20 on the list of Greatest Rock Keyboardists Of All Time