Wycliffe Gordon

Wycliffe Gordon's Career

Wycliffe Gordon experiences an impressive career touring the world performing to great acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Jazz Journalists Association has awarded him Trombonist of the Year for a record-breaking 15 times, and he has topped Downbeat Critics Poll for Best Trombone for an unprecedented six times (2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013). He has also received the Louie Award, the International Trombone Award, and the Satchmo Award, among others.

Musical Style and Contributions

Wycliffe is a prolific recording artist and is extremely popular for his unmatched signature sound, plunger technique, and unique vocals. He can be heard on hundreds of recordings, soundtracks, live DVDs, and documentaries, and has an extensive catalog of original compositions that span the various timbres of jazz and chamber music. His arrangement of the theme song to NPR's All Things Considered is heard daily across the globe.

Touring and Education

In addition to a successful solo career, Gordon tours regularly leading his band, the International All Stars, performing at festivals and performing arts centers worldwide. Gordon is also one of America's most persuasive and committed music educators and is highly sought after as a clinician and guest speaker.

Instruments and Equipment

Wycliffe Gordon is a Yamaha Performing Artist and has his own line of Wycliffe Gordon Pro Signature Mouthpieces and the highly sought after Wybrid made by Pickett Brass. He also just launched a Signature Plunger Mute called the Cone Tone by Hirschman mutes.

Website

Visit www.wycliffegordon.com.