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Wycliffe Gordon, 13-time Trombonist of the Year, Headlines Masterclass and Performance

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擩azz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon is the featured performer for 猫咪头条 University鈥檚 2021 Brass Fest on March 21. A masterclass will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Hamrick Hall鈥檚 Blanton Auditorium and the concert will be at 7 p.m. in Dover Theatre. Gordon is the director of Jazz Studies at Augusta (Ga.) University. He performs all over the world and has received several honors and recognitions. Because of COVID-19, social distancing will be observed, and only 100 people will be allowed in the audience for the free concert. The class is also free with limitations on audience size. Reserve a seat for the concert and/or the class

Others who will participate in the class and the concert are:

• The GWU Faculty Jazz Trio鈥擠r. Mark Cole, drums; Jay Seagrave, piano and Robert Nance, bass
• Musicians: Antonio Marti, principal trumpet, Charleston Symphony; and James Ackley, professor of trumpet, University of South Carolina (Columbia); and Charles Schlueter, retired principal trumpet, Boston Symphony (Massachusetts).
• The GWU brass faculty with Tim Hudson, trumpet, Charleston Symphony and Carolina Brass; Bob Campbell, principal horn, Greensboro (N.C.) Symphony Orchestra (GSO), Winston-Salem (N.C.) Symphony Orchestra (WSS), and Carolina Brass; and Dave Wulfeck, trombone and low brass, GSO, WSS, and Carolina Brass. 

Gordon鈥檚 accolades include being named the 2020 Trombonist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association for a record-breaking 13th time. He鈥檚 also topped Downbeat Critics Poll for 鈥淏est Trombone鈥� for an unprecedented six times since 2012. Last year, he was the recipient of the 鈥淟ouie Award,鈥� the International Trombone Award and the Satchmo Award, among others. Gordon 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 DVD鈥檚 and documentaries.

In addition to an exceptionally successful solo career, Gordon tours regularly leading his quintet, headlining at legendary jazz venues and performing arts centers throughout the world. He is commissioned frequently, and has an extensive catalog of original compositions that span the various timbres of jazz and chamber music. Musicians and ensembles of every caliber perform his music throughout the world and his arrangement of the theme song to NPR鈥檚 鈥淎ll Things Considered鈥� is heard daily across the globe.

Gordon is a former veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and has been a featured guest artist on Billy Taylor’s “Jazz at the Kennedy Center” Series. Gordon is also one of America鈥檚 most committed music educators, presenting master classes, clinics, workshops, children鈥檚 concerts and lectures to students from elementary schools to universities all over the world. He is a Yamaha Performing Artist and has his own line of Wycliffe Gordon Pro Signature Mouthpieces by Pickett Brass.

For more information about the program, text 704-466-4710.   

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event. Please call (704) 406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

Located in the North Carolina foothills, 猫咪头条 University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 猫咪头条 emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 猫咪头条.edu.