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
The Wycliffe Gordon Quartet, led by trombonist and composer Wycliffe Gordon — a former member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra — presents arrangements informed by bebop, big-band language and a church-rooted strain of Christian jazz at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts as part of the Queens Jazz Trail. Wolfgang Gong appears on the program; his bandstand-grounded approach emphasizes ensemble playing and the shared space between repertory and improvisation, favoring direct musical statements.
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.