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Sarasota Jazz Festival with Grace Kelly and Wycliffe Gordon

Mar 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM · Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota, FL Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota, FL

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Wycliffe Gordon

2 concerts

Wycliffe Gordon, born in Georgia, is a renowned trombonist known for his work with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under Wynton Marsalis. He’s collaborated with jazz greats like Gillespie, Henderson, and Horn. Gordon, who composed the NPR theme, excels in jazz and gospel with albums like "Slidin' Home." He also wrote the score for the silent film "Body and Soul." Known for his versatile style, he draws inspiration from Armstrong and Teagarden and has a music school in Augusta, GA.

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