Jim Wilke writes that he will feature trombonist, trumpeter and vocalist Wycliffe Gordon Sunday on Jazz Northwest. Here is Jim’s announcement:
Wycliffe Gordon celebrated the music and soul of jazz great Louis Armstrong in concert at Jazz Port Townsend last July. The concert was recorded for radio and will air Sunday, September 10 at 2 PM Pacific on 88.5 KNKX and stream at knkx.org. Wycliffe Gordon is well known as a trombonist, but is also adept with trumpet and vocals in this concert including music Louis Armstrong made famous with his recordings and performances all over the world. Joining Wycliffe Gordon in this concert are the versatile swing clarinetist and saxophonist Adrian Cunningham, Bill Cunliffe on piano, Martin Wind on bass and Jeff Hamilton on drums.
(L to R) Cunliffe, Gordon, Cunningham, Wind, Hamilton’s drums
     Wilke; Gordon with Jazz Journalists’ Assn. trombonist-of-the-year award.            Hamilton in background. (photos, Jim Levitt)
Jazz Northwest airs on 88.5 KNKX every Sunday afternoon at 2 PM Pacific. After broadcast, programs are archived and may be streamed at jazznw.org.
Wycliffe Gordon will return to Seattle November 4 and 5 for concerts with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. For details, see srjo.org .