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SUMMARY:Jon Gordon Nonet
DESCRIPTION:Jon Gordon is a world-renowned artist and one of the most successful and accomplished alto and soprano saxophonists of his generation. Jazz Improv magazine journalist Brandon Bernstein wrote\, \, "rdquo" -> Jon Gordon is a master. His compositions\, improvisation\, tone\, and technical virtuosity set him apart as an elite musician of our time." Jon is a winner of the Thelonious Monk award. His 2008 C.D.\, "Within Worlds"\, received 4+1/2 stars from Down Beat magazine. The magazine also selected the C.D. as one of the top jazz recordings of the decade. His next C.D.\, "Evolution"\, was selected by The Jazz Journal and the Penguin Guide to Jazz\, as well as journalists Neil Tesser and Gene Seymour\, as one of the Best Jazz C.D.'s of 2009. His 2021 C.D.\, \, "rdquo" -> Stranger than Fiction"\, was selected by the Winnipeg Free Press and jazz journalists Jae Sinnett\, Ken Dryden\, Mark Houston\, and Larry Hollis to their \, "rdquo" -> Best of 2021" lists. It was nominated for a Juno award for Best Jazz release. He has played on several Juno and Grammy award nominated and winning recordings. His most recent CD\, "7th Ave South"\, was selected by the Times of London as one of the Best Jazz releases of 2024. Jon has been voted numerous times as a "Rising Star"\, or "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" on multiple saxophones\, as well as in the composition category\, in the annual Down Beat Critic's Polls. He is also the author of \, "rdquo" -> Foundations for Improvisers"\, \, "rdquo" -> For Sue" and \, "rdquo" -> Jazz Dialogues". He is currently a professor at the University of Manitoba. "Jon Gordon is one of the greatest alto players ever."- Phil Woods \, "rdquo" -> Gordon has embraced the history of his instrument\, carrying with it the ability to extend music as a universal language"- Wayne Shorter \, "rdquo" -> Jon is among that elite few that are truly great alto saxophonists. Not only is he one of my favorite alto and soprano players\, he's also a wonderful and very creative composer." --Maria Schneider Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: Ages 10+.
LOCATION:Birdland Jazz Club\, 315 West 44th Street \, New York\, New York\, United States Of America\, 10036\, New York\, New York\, US
URL:https://www.ticketweb.com/event/jon-gordon-nonet-birdland-jazz-club-tickets/14400224
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