For now, we are featuring two unique items of wycliffe merchandise, including his new book, sing it first. Apr 28, 2017 for wycliffe gordon, an augusta area native and renowned musician, composer, conductor, and arranger, armstrong might as well have been talking about him. A gifted trombonist, conductor, composer and arranger, worldrenowned musician wycliffe gordon grew up in waynesboro, georgia in the united states. What this is all about article by esther berlangaryan, published on september 1, 2010 at all about jazz. Received the louis armstrong memorial prize presented by the. Blog missionary stories wycliffe bible translators. Wycliffe gordon is the definition of a good time, and as wynton marsalis says, just his presence is a creative experience. Find wycliffe gordons unique approach to trombone playing. Blues back records was an american independent jazz label founded by gordon in 2006, coinciding with the release of his album rhythm on my mind, a collaboration with bassist jay leonhart.
He is known for his work on louis 2010, marsalis on music 1995 and tune in tomorrow. Whether youre 5 or 75 years old, youll enjoy learning about people, languages and cultures all over the world. Albums include claroscuro, soul food, and all about that basie. Sing it first, books and methods, trombone books and more at marina music. Wycliffe gordon sing it first wycliffe gordons unique approach to. His interest in the trombone was sparked at age twelve by his elder brother, who played the instrument in his junior high school band. Music profile for wycliffe gordon, born 29 may 1967. Wycliffe gordon appears on the following 12 criss cross jazz albums.
Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Digital sheet music for sing it first available now. In 1993 he wrote the theme song for national public radio wycliffe gordon came from a strongly religious background, his father was a church organist, that influenced the early direction of his music. Find the song lyrics for wycliffe gordon top tracks. Topics include warmups, style, embouchure and aperture, articulations, very high notes, endurance, velocity, and much more. This in person with jazztimes interview was done aboard the ms westerdam during the jazz cruise. Again featuring canadas own seamus blake, drummer bill stewart and jazz organist sam yahel, dig this found wycliffe and the band where he significantly showcases. Keeping the spirit and the letter alive article by marcia hillman, published on september 16, 2009 at all about jazz. If i d known japanese he would have singsonged the. Gordon was born into a musical family, his father, lucius gordon, being a classical pianist and teacher, and a lover of the blues. The inventor of a compendium of original techniques that have expanded t he vocabulary of jazz enabling the production of sounds like those of motor vehicles, various choirs and exultations of church congregations, and wildlife of all types and sizes, wycliffe gordon is a champion of our music a music with its roots in new orleans. Wycliffe gordon born 1967 in waynesboro, georgia is a jazz trombonist. Oct 08, 2011 coming soon will be lead sheets, big band charts and more.
This is trombonist wycliffe gordon s fifth outing as a leader on criss cross and perhaps his most personal statement. He is known for his work on louis 2010, marsalis on music 1995 and tune in. Covering the career of renowned jazz trombonist, composer and educator wycliffe gordon. Mar 01, 2014 jazz trombone artist wycliffe gordon performing as guest soloist with cory band conducted by robert childs in st davids hall cardiff on 20th june 2009. Sing it first by wycliffe gordon sing it first is based on the premise that if you can sing something then you can play it or train yourself to play it. My jesus, i love thee, i know thou art mine, for thee all the follies of sin i resign. Jazz trombone artist wycliffe gordon performing as guest soloist with cory band conducted by robert childs in st davids hall cardiff on 20th june 2009. Download and print sing it first by wycliffe gordoned. Coming soon will be lead sheets, big band charts and more.
Wycliffe has his own line of signature trombone mouthpieces, designed for any level of player from the beginner. United soul experience, wycliffe gordon have brought down the house with this blockbuster hit in 2003. Wycliffe gordon s unique approach to trombone playing. The concept applies to all instrumentalists, brass, wind, percussion, strings, etc. Youll also come face to face with the staggering number of people who are still waiting for a single word of the bible in their own language. The first section of this document presents an introduction that includes a historical overview of scat singing, prominent scat singing instrumentalists, and concepts and current literature. He was musically influenced at a young age by his father, lucius gordon, a classical pianist and teacher. Jazz at lincoln centers a night in the life is a documentary series that gives you a revealing look behind the curtain of a jazz musicians life. Mar 26, 2017 1 therfor y biseche first of alle thingis, that bisechingis, preieris, axyngis, doyngis of thankyngis, ben maad for alle men, 2 for kingis and alle that ben set in hiynesse, that we leden a quyet and a pesible lijf, in al pite and chastite. Full text of the educational times and journal of the college of. In video interviews from the jazz cruise, the trombonist talks about his early musical development, his approach to teaching jazz and the power of louis armstrong. Bluesback records was established in 2006 by trombonist wycliffe gordon, coinciding with the release of his rhythm on my mind, a collaboration with bassist jay leonhart.
Shop and buy sing it first wycliffe gordons unique approach to trombone playing sheet music. John wycliffes motivation for translating the scriptures into his vernacular language by corey keating professor nate feldmeth medieval and reformation church history class fuller theological seminary phoenix extension march 16, 2001. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. One of the most exciting players out there wycliffe gordon solo break on soprano trombone any more air and that thing is gonna explode with central washington university jazz band.
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I love thee because thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on calvarys tree. This in person with jazztimes interview was done aboard the ms westerdam during the jazz cruise 2012. At first, he played piano but also learned to play clarinet, bassoon, bass, drums and tuba, before choosing the trombone at the age of 12. Wycliffe gordon tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical. Teach kids the importance of having the bible in their language. After john wycliffe, the theorist of ecclesiastical reformation, hus is considered the. For wycliffe gordon, an augusta area native and renowned musician, composer, conductor, and arranger, armstrong might as well have been talking about him. Wanting full artistic control, autonomy and the freedom to release as he creates was the main impetus behind creating bluesback.
This exciting book explains wycliffe s unique approach to trombone playing sing it first. Statesmen of jazz a touring ensemble featuring senior musicians, and in many tour performances continues to serve as a musical ambassador for the u. This exciting book explains wycliffes unique approach to trombone playing sing it first. Covering the career of renowned jazz trombonist, composer and educator. Again featuring canadas own seamus blake, drummer bill stewart and jazz organist sam yahel, dig this found wycliffe and the band where he significantly showcases the fashionable textures of the hammond b3. Gordon embraced the spirit and soul of jazz like armstrong, leading to a career at the forefront of the modern jazz movement. A longtime regular on the jazz cruise, gordon performed as an allstar in various configurations. Augmenting a strong rootstomodern jazz sextet with a gospel choir from georgia, his home state, gordon presents a joyful noise, referencing the vocabularies of armstrong, ellington and jelly roll morton with an eye keenly honed in on the present day. For those who want to understand john wycliffe a little further, i have added two appendixes after the biographical section.
The second section presents sel ected biographies on wycliffe gordon and bill watrous, both prominent jazz trombonists who sing as well as play the trombone. This is trombonist wycliffe gordons fifth outing as a leader on criss cross and perhaps his most personal statement. Start by finding your event on the wycliffe gordon 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. Wycliffe gordon biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Continuing our recent tradition, gordon kicks off the holiday season with a fivenight stay at dizzys club cocacola and a special performance on thanksgiving. He also plays didgeridoo, trumpet, tuba, piano and sings. This exciting book by renowned jazz artist wycliffe gordon explains his unique approach to trombone playing sing it first. These are entitled, the theology of john wycliffe and the influence of john wycliffe. John wycliffes motivation for translating the scriptures. Recipient of the satchmo award from the sarasota jazz club.
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Wycliffe openly discusses the techniques that he has used regularly. Wycliffe gordon honorary doctorates performance music. Wycliffe gordon was born on may 29, 1967 in waynesboro, georgia, where he was first introduced to music by his late father lucius gordon, a classical pianist and teacher. Download and print sing it first wycliffe gordons unique approach to trombone playing sheet music for instrumental method by. Sing it first wycliffes unique approach to technique book compiled by alan raph released august 2011. Gordon stables nelson, tells the story of frederick augustus.
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