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Wycliffe Gordon's Birth
Wycliffe Gordon is born in Waynesboro, Georgia, United States -
Interest in Jazz
Gordon starts to take an interest in jazz music by listening to jazz records -
Graduation
Gordon graduates from his high school (Butler High School in Augusta, Georgia) where he played and learned trombone during his band experience. -
Plays with Wynton Marsalis
Gordon becomes a member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet. -
New Ensemble Opportunity
Gordon leaves the Marsalis Septet and becomes a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra until 2000. -
Conducts Lincoln Center Orchestra
Gordon conducts the jazz orchestra for the premier of his new, original score "Body and Soul" for the 1925 silent film. -
Gains Popularity Worldwide
Gordon is featured in South Australia's Generations in Jazz 2016 and 2017