Musical ambassador and interpreter of the music, Wycliffe Gordon is one of the world’s most renowned and award-winning jazz trombonists touring today. Wycliffe is a former member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Named “Trombonist of the Year” by Jazz Journalists Association for an unprecedented 15th time, DownBeat Critics Poll […]
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Vincent Gardner, winner of the 2014 DownBeat “Rising Star” Critics Poll for Trombone (and 2014 DownBeat “Rising Star” Critics Poll Nominee for Male Vocalist) was born in Chicago, Illinois. After moving to Brooklyn in 1996, Vincent subsequently performed with several notable ensembles and musicians, including The Count Basie Orchestra, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Illinois Jacquet, […]
Downbeat Magazine called trombonist Mariel Bildsten “irrepressibly spontaneous” and her 2023 release Steppin’ Out! exploded onto the scene as an exciting follow-up to Backbone, her 2020 debut. Mariel headlines jazz festivals, plays around the country and performs regularly in New York City, in the US and internationally. A frequent member of the Mingus Big Band, […]
Born and raised in Germany, Juliane Gralle moved to The Netherlands to receive her degrees at the Conservatory of Amsterdam until she eventually made her way to Los Angeles in the summer of 2012, where she could be found on trombones (bass, tenor and contrabass) and tuba. Playing concerts on open air stages as well […]
Trombonist John Allred has made a significant mark in the world of music. His roots are deeply entwined with jazz, as he is the son of the renowned jazz trombonist, Bill Allred. After experience in the vibrant music scene of the Los Angeles music scene, John was invited to join Woody Herman and the Young […]