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Wycliffe Gordon

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American musician

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Wycliffe Gordon (born 1967 in Waynesboro, Georgia) is a jazz trombonist. He also plays the didgeridoo. 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. He became interested in jazz at thirteen due to an Aunt's collection. His interest at that time was mostly the earlier musicians like Louis Armstrong His early works as a professional was with Wy

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human
Family name
Gordon
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Waynesboro
Occupation
jazz musician
Genre
jazz
Instrument
trombone
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Work location
New York City
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Wycliffe Gordon
date of birth
1967-05-29
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