Wycliffe gordon recording with clark terry in an art form too often rife with factionalism and stylistic myopia, wycliffe gordon is a breath of fresh air. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. Wycliffe is the main character in a series of crime mystery books by an english author w. Capable of robustly rollicking, passionate, intense performances. Youre invited to join a movement of global proportions so that all people will have the opportunity to discover jesus and be transformed through scripture they understand.
What you dealin with wycliffe gordon tb, ryan kisor tp, victor goines ts and ss, herb harris ts, zach pride b, rodney green d category. Wycliffe gordon born 1967 in waynesboro, georgia is a jazz trombonist. Bone structure in 1996 thanks in part to ron westrays bold participation, wycliffe gordon have finally solidify his solo recording career with this timehonoured classic in 1999. Wycliffe gordon tour dates has just been made public. Death in a mood indigo will leave readers in a positive mood after reading a fabulous whodoneitpolice procedural. One of the greatest composers of the 20th century, and the leader for 50 years of a band that became the greatest of all jazz orchestras. A lot of backchat, informal tuneup jamming and private anecdotepassing goes on between the members of this band on the london leg of its worldwide ellington centennial tour, as if the barbican. Wycliffe gordon is a yamaha performing artist and has his own line of wycliffe gordon pro signature mouthpieces by pickett brass. Gordon born may 29, 1967 is an american jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator at the collegiateconservatory level. Covering the career of renowned jazz trombonist, composer and educator wycliffe gordon. When gordon was ten, the family moved to augusta, ga where he attended sego junior high school. Nov 06, 2000 mood indigo ellington was a master at creating an element of surprise in his compositions, and the unique instrumental voicing on this standard is an example of his subtle sophistication. This version, known today as the wycliffe bible, was widely distributed throughout england all more than half a century before gutenberg invented his printing.
Gordon has played with many jazz luminaries, including dizzy gillespie, joe henderson, branford marsalis,lionel hampton, tommy flanagan. In 1993 he wrote the theme song for national public radio1. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Although not new to big band music, somebody new absolutely have something to offer as the arrangements ring out clearly with great stunning excellence, and wycliffe not. Gordon also sings and plays didgeridoo, trumpet, tuba, and piano.
With only an occasional saxophonist or percussionist dropping in, these two comrades hold the floor on this rhythm on my mind, thanks to their strong musical personalities and rapport. This is the show closer that will bring down the house. Charles wycliffe, the area cid superintendent in the west country, england. Wycliffe gordon might soon come to a city near you. Gordon radiates a heartonthesleeve blues persona immersed in the bedrock tropes of black musicits timeless music, intelligently presented. 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. Wycliffe is a detective chief superintendent, a man who openly admits that he has never felt like a real policeman and he wonders why he joined the force, hating regimentation, discipline and at times order even though he doesnt love violence. Born in waynesboro georgia, gordon was introduced to music at an early age by his parents, particularly his father, a church organist, classical pianist, and teacher. Multiphonics and mood indigo for unaccompanied trombone. Sold out concerts will not be an issue, we always have top quality seats. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Written for five trombones and originally arranged for the trombone section of the new york philharmonic, as a teaser for their holiday brass concert featuring wycliffe gordon.
The brian harper translation is called foam of the daze. Tour schedules for all wycliffe gordon concerts are revised daily. Thirtyeight woodcuts illustrating the life of christ. He became interested in jazz at thirteen due to an aunts collection. The original chapman edition was called froth on a daydream. Complete song listing of wycliffe gordon on oldies. Lecume des jours is a 20 french surrealistic romantic science fantasy film cowritten and directed by michel gondry and cowritten and produced by luc bossi, starring romain duris and audrey tautou. W j burleys wycliffe novels in chronological order. Jun 07, 2014 mood indigo as performed by wycliffe gordon. Join facebook to connect with wycliffe gordon and others you may know. Although irving millsjack millss brother and publishing partnertook credit for the lyrics, mitchell parish claimed in a 1987 interview that he had written the lyrics. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from wycliffe gordon at the discogs marketplace. With jack shepherd, helen masters, jimmy yuill, tim wylton. Welcome to the online store for wycliffe bible translators international gifts, missionary stories and more your purchase supports bible translation globally.
Wycliffe gordon, augusta universitys newest director of jazz studies, was named best trombone by the downbeat critics poll 2018, one of the most prestigious recognition for a jazz musician. Wycliffe gordon biography, albums, streaming links. Wycliffe, naturally, was once such a youngster himself. He is known for his work on louis 2010, marsalis on music 1995 and tune in. 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. Trombone player wycliffe gordon is best known for his work with the lincoln center jazz orchestra, under the direction of jazz maestro, wynton marsalis. The versatile trombonist can scat, multinote, slide, and plunge, just like he stepped out of the 1930s. While being rooted in swing, this arrangement of dippermouth blues pays homage to the earliest of traditions in new orleans society music from the swing era of the big bands to the street beats of the modern day second line street bands. John wycliffe wycliffe, john, 84 books from the extended shelves. I want my blooz back and toast my bread find gordon channeling his inner satchmo and fats waller. Baillie, provost and vice president for academic affairs congratulate dr.
Gordon is also quite an arranger, overdubbing himself times three on the completely arresting mood indigo, editing out horns and pasting them in discreetly for thelonious monks green chimneys, or stepping up the pace with reeds vibrant piano on it dont mean a thing. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Damian echeverria 1 manuel calvo 2 multifonicos nahuel ybarra 3. Gordon after awarding him the honor of the degree of doctor of humane letters. The story line is exciting and well written, but it is the ending that will blow the audiences mind. Wycliffe and the three toed pussy, wycliffe and how to kill a cat, wycliffe a.
Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by irving mills. Wycliffe, john, 84, trans the books of job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and the song of solomon according to the wycliffite version made oxford, the clarendon press, 1881, ed. Set in cornwall, detective superintendent charles wycliffe, who works along with his colleagues di doug kersey and di lucy lane, investigates murder cases with his trademark determination and clinical accuracy. After an illadvised swerve into superhero territory, director michel gondry returns to form with an otherworldly. By 95, wycliffes friend john purvey had amended the oftenunwieldy translation into a later version, which was easier to read but kept much of the poetry of the early version. Wycliffe gordon honorary doctorates performance music. At a recent concert i played, trombonist wycliffe gordon was the guest artist.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 330, the last age of the church, the gospels and more from john wycliffe. Eric scott reed piano, julius tolentino alto saxophone, wycliffe gordon trombone, barak mori double bass, rodney green drums recorded. Find duke ellington credit information on allmusic. Wycliffe s arrangements wycliffe gordon s arrangements if you are interested in any of these charts and you dont see them listed for purchase in my store, please contact me, as i am adding new charts daily. With a popular following and a loyal following, wycliffe has won scores of awards, including the trombonist of the year award from the jazz journalists association, which he has won five times. The sidney bechet society jam session concert 2001, cd.
Watch and listen to this fun arrangement featuring snippets of holiday favorites including jingle bells, the holly and the ivy, and we wish you a merry. Wycliffe and the peagreen boat 1975 wycliffe and the schoolgirls 1976 wycliffe and the scapegoat 1978 wycliffe in pauls court 1980 wycliffe s wild goose chase 1982 wycliffe and the beales 1983 wycliffe and the four jacks 1985 wycliffe and the quiet virgin 1986 wycliffe and the winsor blue 1987 wycliffe and the tangled web 1988. In this chart there was a 4 bar solo for unaccompanied trombone to play using multiphonics. Weve found 385 lyrics, 21 artists, and 100 albums matching mood indigo. Hell play with anybody, bringing his commanding technique, sense of history and sheer exuberance to any musical setting. Mood indigo was translated in 1967 by stanley chapman, and my edition tamtam books was translated about ten years ago. Click download or read online button to get mood indigo book now. It is an adaptation of boris vians 1947 novel froth on the daydream. Wycliffe gordon was born on may 29, 1967 in waynesboro, georgia, usa. One of the arrangements we performed with him was his chart on duke ellingtons mood indigo. Wycliffe has his own line of signature trombone mouthpieces, designed for any level of player from the beginner. Wanting full artistic control, autonomy and the freedom to release as he creates was the main impetus behind creating bluesback.
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