Trumpets in b flat and c are called mezzosoprano trumpets, so a slide trumpet in b flat should be called a mezzosoprano trombone. Wycliffe gordon soprano trombone going dutch nyctg. Wycliffe gordon s awardwinning talent on trombone, slide trumpet, and other brass instruments is simply astonishing. He switched between trombone, trumpet, and a pocketsized, slide trumpet when he wasnt showing off his skills as a vocalist. Bernstein recommends that trumpet players close their daily shedding on the valve horn rather than the slide. Trombone news offers the latest news, stories, articles, events, and videos about the trombone, trombonists, and ensembles featuring music for trombones.
The main groove is a funky boogaloo at about 103 bpm, plus a band chant, a swing section, and a gospel feel. Here is the cad of the wycliffe gordon signature hybrid crossover mouthpiece. His bubbling, barking sousaphone accentuates the lively bands instrumentation on his new release. Wycliffe gordon born 1967 in waynesboro, georgia is a jazz trombonist. Charles wycliffe is a fictional english detective superintendent, created by author w. Hes a regular on the jazz cruise presented by entertainment cruise.
During his stay as an artistinresidence at the prince claus conservatory in groningen wycliffe gordon was member of a group headed by. The title track hello pops is wycliffe s personal hello to louis armstrong and after listening i just. All compact discs, all new releases, jazz, jazz traditionaldixieland tags. Music from the original soundtrack quantity add to cart sku. Wycliffe gordon biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. 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. Jan 16, 2017 wycliffe gordon wails on his soprano trombone on a snowy day in dallas for the original cancerblows concert and recording. This new mouthpiece was designed with the trombonist in mind, but who also wants to play trumpet. Trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, primary artist. I have read that louis armstrong used one as a novelty item, and gordon is a big fan of pops, so perhaps thats the connection.
There are a bunch of trumpet pros here on the th who occasionally get called to sit in a trombone section. This is the show closer that will bring down the house. A jazz celebration of the allman brothers band by big band of brothers, released 22 november 2019 1. Here are the instructions to enable javascript in your web browser. He used this piece to record the trumpet parts on his great hello pops album which is a tribute to louis armstrong. Wycliffe gordon, a master of the trombone, trumpet and sousaphone, has always been known as an impressive and versatile jazz musician.
John wycliffe has 190 books on goodreads with 394 ratings. Wycliffe gordon model hybrid mouthpiecethe wybrid many people ask what kind of mouthpiece is that introducing the wycliffe gordon model hybrid mouthpiece, better known as the wybrid. Michael white, victor goines, wycliffe gordon, wynton marsalis. He also plays didgeridoo, trumpet, tuba, piano and sings. Thirty trumpet legends, one moment in time, determined to help blow cancer away swing that music live by wycliffe gordon.
I dont specifically remember why it is but i know that there are serious tuning issues with it. October 2010 guess the embouchure type wycliffe gordon and wynton marsalis its been a while since ive done a guess the embouchure type post and this video offers a closeup look at two great players, trombonist wycliffe gordon and trumpet. Wycliffe gordon trumpet player wycliffe gordon is a well known trombone player, but i had no idea he was also a terrific trumpet. Primary artist, vocals, trumpet, trombone, soprano trombone. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Extract 7 the devils music wycliffe gordon interview 1967 trombonist, composer, arranger and educator wycliffe gordon is an internationally recognized tourdeforce in contemporary jazz. Wycliffe has his own line of signature trombone mouthpieces, designed for any level of player from the beginner. This new mouthpiece was designed with the trombonist in mind, who also wants to play trumpet. No more embouchure hassles of going back and forth to different rims. New york, ny march 5, 2019 blue engine records announces the release of the bolden original motion picture soundtrack with music composed, arranged and performed by wynton.
There is no adaptor that is possible for a large to small shank. Eijiro nakagawa is one of the busiest trombone players in japan. Yamaha ysl895en eijiro nakagawa small bore tenor trombone. 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. Gordon born may 29, 1967 is an american jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator at the collegiate conservatory level. Trombone, trumpet, tuba, vocals wycliffe gordon vocals heather rose tracks. Introducing the wycliffe gordon model hybrid mouthpiece, better known as the wybrid. Includes articles or sections on assembly and holding, care, using the slide, slurring, vibrato, instrument selection, f attachment and bass trombone, clefs, method books, solo and ensemble material, recordings and other resources.
In 2006, as part of the music cookbook series, meredith music publications under hal leonard published the brass players cookbook with kenneth amis as the editor. I call it a slide trumpet anyway as it is a trumpet and you change the pitch with a slide. Books by john wycliffe author of on the truth of holy scripture. 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. John wycliffes most popular book is on the truth of holy scripture. What this is all about article by esther berlangaryan, published on september 1, 2010 at all about jazz. Full sound, open feel, and flexibility like no other. Yamaha ysl891z custom series trombone prince music company. A yamaha artist, gordon has been working on developing his own model of a soprano trombone or slide trumpet. Basically a compressed version of trombone positions.
His relationship with jazz began at age as a result of a record collection inherited from. Doc severinsen trumpet, rex richardson trumpet, jose sibaja trumpet, joe burgstaller trumpet, allen vizzutti trumpet, wycliffe gordon trombone stockton helbing one oclock jump live. Gordon born may 29, 1967 is an american jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator at the collegiateconservatory level. Jazztimes admission is free and reservations are not required. Slip sliding awayall about the trombone donna schwartz.
Billy taylor, maria schneider, slide hampton, claudio roditi, bill watrous, the. Another of wynton marsalis discoveries, wycliffe gordon has established himself as a leading practitioner of the slide instrument on todays jazz scene helping to move along the renewed interest in. The front line comprises criss cross veteran wycliffe gordon on trombone, victor goines on saxes and clarinet, and wynton marsalis, rileys employer since 1988, on trumpet, with bassist reginald veal and. Burley died when the twentythird was still unfinished. Sponsored content trombonist, composer and occasional vocalist wycliffe gordon rose to prominence in the 90s as a member of wynton marsalis septet, alongside todd williams, read more wycliffe gordon. The wybrid hybrid crossover mouthpiece wycliffe gordon. Trombone player wycliffe gordon is best known for his work with the lincoln center jazz orchestra, under the direction of jazz maestro, wynton marsalis. He has published several books including this rhythm on my mind with. From the last yoshis concert for the year with the monday night studio band. A former member of the jazz at lincoln center orchestra and the wynton marsalis septet, gordon. Gordon is an american jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator at the collegiateconservatory level. This year wycliffe gordon held court, not only blowing one of the finest trombones ever, but also a deeply swinging, soulful trumpet combined with some mighty spicy singing.
The versatile trombonist can scat, multinote, slide, and plunge, just like he stepped out of the 1930s. If you want, get recordings of the new orleans rising star troy trombone shorty andrews. No shortcuts in this music june 17, 2017 by blue note at sea a conversation with the trombonist about doing the gospel show for the jazz cruises and about his life as a player, composer, arranger and educator. Gordon also sings and plays didgeridoo, trumpet, tuba, and piano. Not many students take the trombone because it is not a melody instrument like the trumpet. One of the most exciting players out there wycliffe gordon. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. I play this with my soprano trombone and trumpet, and never have tired chops from having to switch back and forth between trumpet and trombone mouthpieces. 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.
Join songkick to track wycliffe gordon and get concert alerts when they play near you. This mouthpiece solves all of those problems and is a true joy to play. I also have a wynton marsalis album with wycliffe gordon on trumpet. Whether its in the form of a symphony, marching band, brass ensemble, concert band, or jazz band, the trombone always is always heard. Johnson, kai winding, steve turre, wycliffe gordon, tommy dorsey and trombone shorty. Meatball 1,2,3 is just wycliffe performing on trumpet, trombone and sousaphonecompletely incredible. Indepth coverage of trombone brands, models and their features are included. Youre invited to join a movement of global proportions so that all people will have the opportunity to. Wycliffe gordon tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Born into a religious and musical household in waynesboro, ga, gordon found music at a very early age.
Job openings and auditions are also available, here. Born into a religious and musical household in waynesboro, ga, gordon. Find wycliffe gordon s unique approach to trombone playing. Yamaha ysl891z custom series trombone prince music. Trombonist, composer and occasional vocalist wycliffe gordon rose to. The yamaha ysl891 trombone was developed with two of the worlds finest trombone players, wycliffe gordon and andy martin. Pickett brass has helped me develop the wycliffe gordon signature pro trombone mouthpiece line. Herlin riley, wynton marsalis cream of the crescent.
Wycliffe gordon plays swing that music at cancerblows 2015. Cody dear alto sax edward evans trumpet wycliffe gordon slide. Equally versatile in commercial and classical settings, eijiro has played and recorded with topflight musicians from around the globe including recent collaborations with jim pugh, joesph alessi, attema brandt and marshall gilkes. 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. Although, wycliffe gordon does endorse a hybrid mouthpiece which from my understanding has about a 7c rim, giving a feeling much closer to the trombone on a trumpet. Wycliffe gordon is a yamaha performing artist and has his own line of wycliffe gordon pro signature mouthpieces by pickett brass. The slide horn is typically played using a trumpet mouthpiece, but even trumpeters will face embouchurerelated challenges. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Apr 25, 2019 a yamaha artist, gordon has been working on developing his own model of a soprano trombone or slide trumpet. It looked like a minitrombone, was roughly half the length of a trombone, had a slide, and a bell that looked like a trumpet bell. Caravan wycliffe gordon trombone, trumpet, soprano trombone, vocals adrian cunningham tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet zach brock violin aaron diehl piano yasushi nakamura bass alvin atkinson drums dee daniels vocals.
Judith schlesinger, published on january 15, 2007 at all about jazz. Pickett brass and blackburn trumpets wycliffe gordon picketttrombonewycliffe designed by wycliffe gordon, this series of trombone and tuba mouthpieces offers something for everyone apprentice a. 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. The trombone is one of the deepest and most powerful symphonic instruments. Bolden original motion picture soundtrack featuring music. Need advice on purchasing a slide trumpetsoprano trombone.
The mercer island high school jazz ensemble, performing the claytonhamilton big bands arrangement of horace silvers the jody grind with wycliffe gordon. Wycliffe gordon wails on his soprano trombone on a snowy day in dallas for the original cancerblows concert and recording. 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. Wycliffe gordon held court, not only blowing one of the finest trombones ever, but also a deeply swinging, soulful trumpet combined with some mighty spicy singing. A jazz celebration of the allman brothers band new west. The fun factor skyrockets with a lively reading of two bass hit spiked with scatting by trumpeter benny benack iii, dease and one of his mentors, wycliffe gordon, who also adds slide trumpet to this track. Wycliffe is a yamaha performing artist and plays the wycliffe gordon signature mouthpiece by pickett brass. Trombone news, events, announcements, articles, videos. Hes a regular on the jazz cruise presented by entertainment cruise productions, for whom he has organized a gospel show for many years.
Find wycliffe gordon credit information on allmusic. If you show up to band or orchestra with a slide trumpet people will think youre a goofball or a moron or both. Designed by wycliffe gordon, this series of trombone and tuba mouthpieces offers something for everyone. His musical compositions including works for trombone ensemble and big band are available for purchase on his website. Flexible solo space with written solos is provided for trombone 1, alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, and the lead trumpet range is to high c. It had everything great, music, singing, dancing, comedy and savion glover.
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