Musical ambassador and interpreter of America’s music, Wycliffe Gordon experiences an impressive career touring the world performing hard-swinging, straight-ahead jazz receiving great acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His unmatched modern mastery of the plunger mute and his exceptional technique and signature sound, has solidified Gordon a place in musical history known as one of the top trombonists of his generation. The Critics seem to agree. Most recently, Jazz Journalists Association named him “2022 Trombonist of the Year” for the unprecedented 15th time, and Downbeat Critics Poll named Wycliffe “Best Trombone” again for 2020 bringing his award count to “six” (2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013 & 2012). In 2019, Wycliffe was presented the “Sonny Award” by the Suncoast Jazz Festival for his commitment to education, and he received the coveted “Louie Award” presented by the Louis Armstrong Museum, for his dedication and commitment to the music of Louis Armstrong. www.wycliffegordon.com