In confluence with the 70th anniversary of ceylons independence from british rule, was the marking of seven decades of diplomatic relations betwixt washington and colombo. Trombone player wycliffe gordon bring the fire to jazz. Wycliffe gordon c jam blues central park, nyc youtube. C jam blues lincoln center jazz orchestra solos transcription. Music profile for wycliffe gordon, born 29 may 1967. Wycliffe gordon 2008 created in 2008 by visual artist and educator ligel lambert of musician extraordinaire wycliffe gordon professor wycliffe a. Wycliffe has his own line of signature trombone mouthpieces, designed for any level of player from the beginner.
From the publisher the year 1983 was designated the year of the bible. Background c jam blues by duke ellington is a classic in jazz repertoire. D major scale things worth the knowing d blues scale bb chords. Chapter 1 early life it is not uncommon for famous men, especially within the church world, to describe some peculiar or outstanding event surrounding their birth, but with john wycliffe we have no such detail. Download and print cjam blues sheet music for piano solo transcription by oscar peterson.
The versatile trombonist can scat, multinote, slide, and plunge, just like he stepped out of the 1930s. This topic contains 6 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated by rick stone 4 years, 4 months ago. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from wycliffe gordon at the discogs marketplace. 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 only plays the trombone, his signature instrument, but occasionally play a trumpet. Armstrong, the subject of gordons 2011 cd hello pops, continues to loom large in the trombonists own personal pantheon, along with other music from new orleans as well as the swing era. Wycliffe gordon and his international all stars formed in 2011. Transcription of the various horn solos on c jam blues by lincoln center jazz orchestra from the album live in swing city, swingin with. What this is all about article by esther berlangaryan, published on september 1, 2010 at all about jazz. Louis blues, i got the blues, i got the blues, i got the blues, my mans got a heart like a rock cast in the sea, or else he wouldnt have gone so far from me, lord, lord. These are entitled, the theology of john wycliffe and the influence of john wycliffe. Oscar peterson c jam blues sheet music piano solo in c. C jam bluesby duke ellington is a classic in jazz repertoire. At the age of 16 he matriculated at oxford, where he became master of balliol college around 60.
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 performance was part of great jazz on the great hill, a free concert and celebration of jazz in one of new. Wycliffe gordon performing c jam blues by duke ellington in central park, nyc. The performance was part of great jazz on the great hill. Wycliffe gordon is headed to the university of louisvilles jazz fest with an enviable resume that includes 14 citations for being the worlds finest trombone player, many years spent in the. As the title suggests, the piece follows a twelvebar blues form in the key of c major. C jam blues dukes place ellington c c7 c f7 c7 c g7 c7 g7 c some scales. Musicians on the album include wessell anderson on alto saxophone, vincent gardner and wycliffe gordon on trombone, victor goines on saxophone and clarinet. John wycliffe was born sometime around 24, during the reign of king edward iii, and when marco polo was setting out on his famous journey to the far east. Lensch the night is always darkest before the dawn of a new day. Wycliffe gordon born 1967 in waynesboro, georgia is a jazz trombonist. Joe locke eric reed wycliffe gordon benny green hot house jazz. And here are the backing tracks you can play along to using the melody notes from the step 4 song sheet. Blues back 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.
On his eighth criss cross leader date, wycliffe gordon awarded 2012 trombonist of the year by both the downbeat critics poll and the jazz journalists asssociation distills his exhaustive knowledge of the oeuvre of duke ellington and billy strayhorn on a wellcrafted, tenpiece program spanning a timeline from 1927 creole love call to 1967 the intimacy of the blues. Aug 18, 2012 wycliffe gordon performing c jam blues by duke ellington in central park, nyc. C jam blues is a jazz standard composed in 1942 by duke ellington and performed by countless other musicians, such as dave grusin, django reinhardt, oscar peterson, and charles mingus. Adrian cunningham on c jam blues w wycliffe gordon youtube. Opportunity to look at the swing era of jazz and origin of the blues. Wycliffe gordon tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster.
The augusta university jazz ensemble welcomes wycliffe gordon and his international all stars, featuring vocalist dee daniels, on tuesday, february just in time for mardi gras and valentines day. Albums include claroscuro, soul food, and all about that basie. Caravan wycliffe gordon trombone, trumpet, soprano trombone, vocals adrian cunningham tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet zach brock violin aaron. Armstrong, the subject of gordons 2011 cd hello pops, continues to loom large in the trombonists own personal pantheon, along with other music from new orleans as. 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. C major scale things worth the knowing c blues scale c chords. Wycliffe gordon plays swing that music at cancerblows 2015 wycliffe gordon wails on his soprano trombone on a snowy day in dallas for the original cancerblows concert and recording. Gordon has played with many jazz luminaries, including dizzy gillespie, joe henderson, branford marsalis,lionel hampton. Its so simple to learn the melody by ear, and yet it swings so hard that pros still love to jam on it. The charts included in this selection guide are those that i have. He was born into a world where there was no such thing as the holy bible in the english language, a world. That mans got a heart like a rock cast in the sea, or else he wouldnt have gone so far from me. So 1984 was set for the 600th anniversary observance of his translation of the bible into english. Wycliffe gordon c jam blues central park, nyc wycliffe gordon performing c jam blues by duke ellington in central park, nyc.
In this episode, trombonist wycliffe gordon reveals which 23 instruments he plays, tells the story of how he first met his wife 31 years ago, and explains why singing improves his phrasing and breathing. Christmas jazz jam is a christmas album by wynton marsalis that was released in 2009 by compass productions. He became interested in jazz at thirteen due to an aunts collection. Wycliffe commissioned for ussri lanka 70th anniversary. In 30 john wycliffe also spelled wyclif or wicliff was born about 200 miles from london, on a sheep farm. Chart recomendations for school jazz ensembles don zentz i have compiled the following list of jazz charts over the past 25 years as a recommendation resource for secondary school band directors. Wycliffe gordon somebody new 2015 feel the blues with.
Adrian cunningham on c jam blues w wycliffe gordon. Sep 16, 2009 wycliffe gordon is one of the busiest jazz trombone players in the business today. Wycliffe has been heralded as the morningstar of the reformation, yet much of his life and works. The tune is well known for being extremely easy to play. In this episode, trombonist wycliffe gordon reveals which 23 instruments he plays, tells the story of how he first met his wife 31 years ago, and explains why singing improves his phrasing and breathing techniques. As demonstrated by these artists, there is an undeniable correlation between scatsinging and instrumental jazz improvisation as a performance practice. 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.
Jam camp is a great place for young instrumental and vocal musicians in grades. A tribute to louis armstrong 2011 written by bluesever friday, 06 june 2014 16. One by wycliffe gordon go unlimited try now get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Cjam blues sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Join songkick to track wycliffe gordon and get concert alerts when they play near you. Its a 12bar blues, and the melody is the same 2note phrase repeated 3 times per chorus. Gordon born may 29, 1967 is an american jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator at the collegiateconservatory level. D major scale things worth the knowing d blues scale bb. 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. Primary artist, vocals, trumpet, trombone, soprano trombone. The main impetus behind creating blues back was wycliffe s interest in having full artistic control, autonomy and the freedom to release as he creates. Feb 21, 2017 wycliffe gordon is headed to the university of louisvilles jazz fest with an enviable resume that includes 14 citations for being the worlds finest trombone player, many years spent in the. To purchase or for more info go to jazz classics for the young ensemble grade 3 here is a creative new take on the.
So i didnt have any formal trombone lessons until i actually got to college. It had everything great, music, singing, dancing, comedy and savion glover. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. By the time i was, i stopped piano because i was going to band full time. Just when we are wondering in the midst of our long night watch whether the darkness will ever be over, a morningstar appears in the heavens. Wycliffe gordon channels the jazz zen of louis armstrong. I started trombone at age 12 but i started piano lessons at age 11. He also plays didgeridoo, trumpet, tuba, piano and sings. Cjam blues by duke ellingtonarranged by mark taylor youtube. 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. C jam blues dukes place ellington bb d7 bb g7 d7 bb a7 d7 a7 bb some scales. It was composed in 1942 and has been peformed by some of the worlds greatest jazz artists. Blues, where wycliffe and the big band pulls it off in style and grandeur.
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