Acclaimed Jazz Trombonist Wycliff Gordon to Appear with USU Jazz Ensembles

Acclaimed Jazz Trombonist Wycliff Gordon to Appear with Utah State University Jazz Ensembles in State Tour

World-renowned trombonist Wycliffe Gordon appears with Utah State University's Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Trombone Ensemble for a number of concerts and clinics in Salt Lake City, Kamas, Brigham City and Logan, announced Jon Gudmundson, head of the jazz program in the Department of Music at Utah State.

"We are so excited to have the opportunity to spend several days with this amazing musician," Gudmundson said. "This man plays with such swing, and there is a wonderful feeling of joy in his playing. There are a number of fine musicians today who have great technique and are very satisfying in concert cerebrally. Wycliff Gordon has those qualities in spades but he hasn't forgotten that music should be a joyful activity for performers and listeners alike. Everybody loves him — whether they be jazz fans or not. He's also a very fine composer, arranger and teacher. He's the whole package."

The full news release, including Gordon's performance schedule, can be found inUtah State Today's archives. Gordon performs at Utah State University Wednesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Concert Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center.