Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Wycliffe Gordon Quartet
Thursday, August 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Kupferberg Center for the Arts
65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11367
Scheduled
About This Event
At Kupferberg Center for the Arts the Queens Jazz Trail presents the Wycliffe Gordon Quartet, with Wolfgang Gong on the program. Gordon, a trombonist, composer and former member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, presents a repertoire that includes his arrangements and multi-instrumental work. Wolfgang Gong brings bandstand-rooted ensemble experience and favors direct musical statement.
About the Artists
Wolfgang Gong
Wolfgang Gong is a jazz artist heard on New York City stages, including the Kupferberg Center for the Arts. His work is grounded in the bandstand tradition, shaped by ensemble playing and the practical training that comes from live performance.
Wycliffe Gordon
Experience the vibrant energy and extraordinary talent of Wycliffe Gordon, a jazz virtuoso who captivates audiences with his soulful trombone performances. A fixture at New York City's iconic Dizzy's Club, Gordon brings his dynamic ensemble, Wycliffe Gordon and Friends, to the stage for an unforgettable musical journey.
Wycliffe Gordon Quartet
The Wycliffe Gordon Quartet is led by trombonist and composer Wycliffe Gordon, known in New York circles for his tenure with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The group brings his arrangements and a multi-instrumental approach into a small-ensemble setting, drawing on bebop, big band language, and the church-rooted strain of christian jazz.