Wycliffe Gordon

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Name = Wycliffe Gordon

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Born = c. 1966
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Origin = Waynesboro, Georgia
Instrument = trombone, didgeridoo, also trumpet, tuba, Piano and vocals
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Genre = Jazz
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Wycliffe Gordon (born 1967 in Waynesboro, Georgia) is a jazz trombonist. He also plays didgeridoo, Trumpet, Tuba, Piano and can sing.

In 1995, he re-orchestrated the theme song for NPR's "All Things Considered" [ [http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/atc30/themes/index.html NPR : Theme Music, 30th Anniversary Celebration of All Things Considered ] ] . Gordon's is the third version of the easily-recognized tune, first penned by Don Voegeli in 1976.

Wycliffe Gordon came from a strongly religious background, his father was a church organist, that influenced the early direction of his music. He became interested in jazz at thirteen due to an Aunt's collection. His interest at that time was mostly the earlier musicians like Louis Armstrong [ [http://www.jazztimes.com/columns_and_features/table_of_contents/article_excerpts/index.cfm?article_id=16802 Jazz Times] ] His early works as a professional were with Wynton Marsalis, but in recent years he has expanded beyond swing (genre) and has experimented with new instruments. The strongest example of this might be "The Search" where he plays didgeridoo and does Thelonious Monk songs. [ [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=7216 All About Jazz] ] He has also played Gospel music.

elect discography

With John Allred
*"John Allred & Wycliffe Gordon: Head To Head" (Arbors Records)

With Marcus Roberts
*"Deep in the Shed" (Novus 1989)

With Randy Sandke
*"The Music of Bob Haggart Featuring His Porgy and Bess Arrangements" (Arbors Records)

With Maurice Hines
*"Maurice Hines: To Nat "King" Cole With Love" (Arbors Records)

With Jay Leonhart
*"Wycliffe Gordon & Jay Leonhart: This Rhythm on My Mind (Bluesback Records).2006

As leader:

"What You Dealin' With." Criss Cross Records. 2001.

"United Soul Experience." Criss Cross Records. 2002.

"Dig This!" Criss Cross Records. 2003.

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External links

* [http://www.wycliffegordon.com/ Wycliffe Gordon]
* [http://www.mnozilbrass.at/339.html Mnozil Brass, feat. Wycliffe Gordon]