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Wycliffe Gordon Quartet at Alma Mater
Courtesy of Vena Jefferson | Posted on May 5, 2016
Where
Alma Mater
7165 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
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When
Thu, July 14, 2016
7:30 pm
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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. The Downbeat Critics Poll named Wycliffe “Best in Trombone” for the past three years (2014, 2013 & 2012) and Jazz Journalists Association named him “Trombonist of the Year” in 2013, as well as previous years 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012...