Wycliffe Gordon At The July 2025 Edition Of First Friday At First at The Commons at First Congregational Church

Let's be honest: trying to sum up Wycliffe Gordon's incredible career is nearly impossible! The renowned and award-winning trombonist, composer, conductor, and arranger is a Georgia native with an almost endless list of accolades. You've heard his work everywhere, from theatre, radio, and television shows to the Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and international stages. Gordon discovered his passion for jazz at a young age and passed on that love to the next generation of jazz musicians as an educator. He has served at the Manhattan School of Music, The Julliard School, Michigan State University, Augusta University, and many other recognized music programs...

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Let's be honest: trying to sum up Wycliffe Gordon's incredible career is nearly impossible! The renowned and award-winning trombonist, composer, conductor, and arranger is a Georgia native with an almost endless list of accolades. You've heard his work everywhere, from theatre, radio, and television shows to the Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and international stages. Gordon discovered his passion for jazz at a young age and passed on that love to the next generation of jazz musicians as an educator. He has served at the Manhattan School of Music, The Julliard School, Michigan State University, Augusta University, and many other recognized music programs. Wycliffe's return to the First Friday stage is truly an honor for which we are tremendously grateful.

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