C Jam Blues – 2012
Wycliffe Gordon
A fun and spirited version of the medium-tempo blues
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Wycliffe Gordon has been one of the most important graduates of Wynton Marsalis’ groups.
A brilliant and extroverted trombonist, Gordon has his roots in New Orleans jazz but is a versatile soloist who can fit into any different situations.
At a Central Park concert in 2012, Gordon is seen leading a quintet that also included tenor-saxophonist Adrian Cunningham, pianist Ehud Asherie , drummer Lawrence Leathers, and an unidentified bassist.
During a loose version of “C Jam Blues,” Cunningham takes a fine tenor solo, Gordon is quite rambunctious as he jams on soprano trombone, pianist Asherie takes a swinging solo filled with riffs, and Gordon scats in a sing-along with the enthusiastic audience before taking the tune out on trombone.
The results are quite fun.
-Scott Yanow
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