Wycliffe Gordon - Trombone Legend with Cory Band & Robert Childs

Jazz trombone artist Wycliffe Gordon performing as guest soloist with Cory Band conducted by Robert Childs in St David's Hall Cardiff on 20th June 2009. This clip includes excerpts from Sweet Georgia Brown, Wonderful World and Wycliffe's own Hallelujah Shout. Complete performances and much more from Wycliffe Gordon, Cory Band & Morriston Orpheus Choir can be seen and heard on the World of Brass DVD celebrating 125 years of the Cory Band, 'BRASS & VOICES...and all that jazz' available from www.worldofbrass.com
For more information on Wycliffe Gordon visit www.wycliffegordon.com

[@yngsharky2088]

As a Trombonist for 20 years I can assure you it is NOT easy to play that high, with that rhythm, with that pitch. This man truly deserves to be called a legend!!!

[@Gabriel-yd4bq]

"I have played trombone for 3 years and keyboard for 5 years. Currently learning Viola and violin. TRUST ME, KEYBOARD IS MUCH EASIER THAN VIOLIN" Your own words, from your quora profile. Take that, asshole.

[@coopersanders2340]

When you say not easy, that is an understatement. To do it live, while improvising, and nail it on your first and only chance, is impossible. Wycliffe Gordon is not human.

[@Atomic_Sucks]

have you ever done marching band because that's what you're describing right now while I agree Wycliffe Gordon is top 5 best trombones the high notes weren't that impressive@@coopersanders2340

[@abodeglued5926]

Trombone Fun Fact: The trombone has the potential of being the loudest non-electric instrument

[@jakedecator399]

Trombone fun fact: Old trombones were called sackbuts

[@florist309]

what about a 9 foot concert grand or a subcontrabass sax ?

[@averycalhoun1458]

@@florist309 Nope. Believe it or not. A man with large lungs on a trombone can probably make your eardrums explode and send you to the ER.

[@cm4n63]

Avery Calhoun can confirm. Mr Gordon teaches my jazz class, and he def doesn’t hold back when he plays lol

[@pocketinfinity5260]

One of my section leaders has powerful lungs and is bass trombone and it hurts my head.

[@immortalmecha8770]

He makes playing in that high Bb range look effortless

[@keithreynolds9508]

Is it possible to learn this power?

[@Cbasschen]

@@keithreynolds9508 not from a Jedi

[@The_MikeM]

Damn I’m so bad at playing that high and he does it as if it was nothing

[@k.s0809]

that’s because it is easy

[@miataenjoyer2786]

@@keithreynolds9508 takes a while to get it down, but it's possible.

[@silencedvirtue3854]

He makes the trombone look so small lmao

[@julissaig189]

Ikr

[@lucygacha1327]

*HE DOSE*

[@danielbullock1068]

The smooth sound in the second piece is absolutely mind boggling

[@stevennguyen2369]

+Daniel Bullock Jazz players got tone too

[@kutthroatt1815]

Daniel Bullock yes it does!!😭

[@247hdjazz]

no

[@juleewoo9707]

@@247hdjazz?

[@edwardvaughn4363]

ehv1 ​@@kutthroatt1815

[@9f4]

I just realized how bad I am at trombone

[@uzairali5655]

Cancerous Error same here lol

[@kimberlywhitfield9417]

Sameeee

[@bombaexplodeza1377]

Hahahahahahaha you are really not, i said that before 2 years, and i today see how much i mistake. This is now funny, this guy is not playing!

[@PowerK1]

Lol me too

[@Berserk_Deathmask]

Please do you know what kind of trombone he's using?

[@k9m42]

Never knew a trombone could sound like that awsome...

[@Rhovanion85]

k9m42 it all depends who's playing it, really :)

[@silentvibes5340]

+Rovix true

[@kenworthunofficial1934]

+k9m42 my trombone lesson teacher steered me to watch this after i taught HIM how to do the poly-something or other (singing into the trombone while playing) which i learned to do while screwing around.

[@danieldekok6949]

+RionA Hess multiphonics?

[@kenworthunofficial1934]

i do believe so yes

[@eliasschanz6659]

You know you’ve made it when the audience claps before you even start playing

[@catfish9865]

My friend: Talking to girls is easy! Him when a girl says hi: 2:07

[@FinnbarrGoesFast]

good comment

[@mustafa1name]

I said a lop bam roney. Wibba da zap. Bobba da bap. A hot trom-boney

[@connorney545]

So thankful that our Jazz Band got to have some instructional time with this legend

[@metalicequation1118]

Really!?!? Jezzzzzzzzz! Luckyyyy

[@heatherpryse1703]

I've work with Wycliffe. Such a great guy. His philosophy is: if you can sang is, you can play it. Yes, sang it, he doesn't say sing it, he says sang it. So start sanging if you wanna sound like Wycliffe.

[@immaculateotombo4385]

Thanks so much I was looking for some of his hints and lessons to improve thanks .

[@markjohnson1260]

They don't teach you how to play like this in band class !

[@silentvibes5340]

U learn to play like this by gettin private lessons, or college, i believe

[@nocturnallsnake4228]

you have to listen to more music and follow your ears.

[@sorrriy1272]

@SinisterMinister *wont try

[@toilsmovies2485]

first you need a good trombone player!

[@nicholasneyhart396]

No definitely won't not can't. Only thing separating you from him is hours of practice.

[@zachkaufman8567]

ok can we just take a moment to appreciate the absolute size of this lad

[@ESCkapeYT]

Absolute unit

[@lucygacha1327]

*ABSOLUTELY A HONKER ROOONY IF I SAY SO WICH I DO*

[@Rhovanion85]

Zoo hoob beep deep doobie hieb diep dooble doo ee eeng. I'm the hoop de zeep, de hoop de hoop. de heebedoobedee doo dom bam. de hoodle and bang de shoot out the vent de shoodeleedelang shoot out the vent oolionglilom dudliddledlledllulledu du du be du bleh bleng de doo dee deedelee dong. de doode dom zaaaai dim ded dum dee dee ding beding dong. poms tideliddldidlidilitidlidliudludluduldidildl yu yu yu dee 'n de bee doo dah dadam PAW

[@BigRedCatFTW]

+Rovix absolutely perfect

[@FanTrombone]

THE MAN SPEAKS IN TONGUE! AMAZING!!!!

[@DaaimShabazz]

You want to impress me? Translate it. :-)

[@mannys909]

2:20 your welcome

[@thgreenman]

Underrated.

[@ksuresh720ks]

1:03 - 2:00 One of the most beautiful versions of Wonderful World I have heard. Every note is perfectly placed, and right where it should be. Wycliffe = G.O.A.T

[@tosathikhom3413]

Can you tell me. What name is the song? 1:03-2:00

[@tallikimanimusic7127]

@@tosathikhom3413 what a wonderful world

[@Shnecko]

This makes me wish I hadn't sold my trombone a few years back.

[@mkall]

+Spruce Bruce feelsbadman

[@BushmasterXM15E2S]

Spruce BruceHow difficult are they to play?

[@Shnecko]

Not that difficult. I couldn't make a sound on a reed instrument, or any other instrument for that matter, until I picked up a trombone many years ago. From that point on, all it took was time, time and practice. The instrument starts to feel like it's an extension of yourself. It becomes natural, part of you.

[@OseEigbobo]

BushmasterXM15E2S Trombones, just like most brass, except the French horn, can be played by putting your lips together and blowing

[@joaocupido7387]

Then how the heel do you play the horn?!?!

[@megan8765]

This is a good video to get trombonists jealous lmao, Wycliffe is amazing.

[@davidbento9459]

Check out Jack Teagarden on YT,, He will blow your mind!

[@PlagueJ]

Omg...Wycliffe Gordon and David Childs playing practically together........so amazing

[@ismailchasan1887]

[@themightylion6737]

0:46 tryin to get that high note be like

[@brantonmoore]

The Mighty Lion Quite Literally

[@swaggy8287]

I see that the band is simply shocked for how good he is at singing

[@deadeyenumber2892]

God, I love him in Jazz, such a personal when he plays. The trombone is his voice! Well done

[@LutherAndIsla]

Just saw him play this weekend at Generations in Jazz at Mt Gambier, South Australia. Not only is he an absolute master of the trombone, he's also a great entertainer.

[@jacktheripper6130]

Same

[@jacktheripper6130]

Same

[@jacktheripper6130]

Way down town in New Orleans

[@gumpertthegreat3008]

+Mr Smuggle remember the double bass player?

[@emilywebb6892]

Is he going to be there next year?

[@jrsantos5723]

Some musicians play musical instruments, others are the essence of music.

[@cinematicrich493]

Now THATS SOUL, ENERGY AND LIFE PUT IN TO THAT RIGHT THERE

[@sampatton1869]

hooooh my god, that second piece was freaking gorgeous

[@danmart1879]

I thought I knew how to play the trombone, but I see now that I know nothing in comparison to this trombone genius. Five Stars and may God Bless him forever !!!

[@oskeewootwoot]

I always love seeing an incredible group of players like Cory Band accompanying an incredible soloist like Wycliffe!

[@davidbento9459]

He did a lick from Teagarden's Stars fell on Alabama! Nice.. The king of T-bone! Wycliffe has for sure developed his own unique style, great triple tonguing

[@catswag16]

The duality of trombone man Goes from crazy jazz to sweet relaxing tune to ASHOODADIDIDIDIDILILIDI to an alarm clock and back to the jazz

[@kcl060]

WOW! What a gift! He's amazing!

[@glc2012]

I used to play trombone for years in school and was always first chair. I wish I would've kept it up. This guy is amazing!

[@jeetlebuice3656]

this guy is legendary

[@cristianflores8913]

This guy is the best trombone player!

[@gordonhewitt7766]

I wouldn't be hesitant to say Wycliffe is one of the best in the world. His music is moving in a way that other players just can't replicate.

[@noahtaylor6374]

This guy goes through one trombone every 30 minutes because by 30 minutes, the trombone turned into gold. He can't use the gold trombone because not even a gold trombone is worthy.

[@matthewashton3737]

that means the microphone is also not worthy...

[@charleyhibschweiler4555]

So what happens when Joe Alessi even looks at a trombone then?

[@FireypepperCP]

Turns into silver

[@johndwolynetz6495]

even the audience turns into gold

[@MrDocket]

Does anyone know if Wycliffe ever used a plunger? Especially in Dis Moanin

[@sergiocamilo9687]

This musician is very good. He has the mastery of his trombone. I liked

[@foxtrot.uniform.charlie.ki2824]

Legend doesn't begin to describe it!

[@christurner47]

What a great night remember it like yesterday. Amazing.

[@SanthoshCHRiS]

Wow he truly blew me away! So much beauty in this instrument :)

[@austindavis2406]

I always heard when gordon was playing like hes trying to be heard over a nuclear explosion. I never knew he could sound so beautiful.

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

As a trombonist who has been playing for 10 or so years I can say this much Playing like this takes years to be good at

[@jasonmok8072]

oh. my. god. This man's trombone speaks more than a thousand words.

[@marcoschrispim3083]

Mr Gordon puts the soul into his interpretations. Beautiful Orchestra

[@PhillipePhillipeChannel]

Amazing...what a very beautiful solo..glissando frullatto too, also! The King of Trombone!!!

[@iipinheiro]

Tenho que viver mais umas dez vidas para tentar tocar igual. Muito bom, Bravo.

[@adhanda2017]

Wy is one of a kind!

[@Bulbophile]

had no idea one could flutter tongue 0:45 w/brass trombone! wow LOVE it ... almost like 'husky jazz voice' done so fast

[@michaeldight2847]

Some of it is flutter tounging, most of it is growling in the back of the throat.

[@TheToneBender]

Going through youtube to decide which instrument I should pick up. I had JUST taken trombone off of my list, but now it's back on.

[@duluthguy8227]

Stellar Performance........Unbelievable breath control and position accuracy.....So blessed !!

[@nickyork8901]

Legend indeed, what a fabulous musician.

[@yadrov42]

Very good. thanks.

[@BigRedCatFTW]

0:37 that high F! (F5) wow

[@noahtaylor6374]

lessons for 9 years. I just got that note to come out about two weeks ago.

[@shaner3333333333]

+Sticks For Sale after a year of lessons I got it lol, that's the one thing I got going for me tho...

[@BigRedCatFTW]

Sticks For Sale I managed to be able to repeat it a few weeks ago and I've only played two years, however I'm sure you have a much better tone than me.

[@limsoduh5277]

I've only been playing for 4 years and I can get that note pretty easily... (with the price of a 30 second headache)

[@limsoduh5277]

I don't take lessons though...

[@leonardobeltran2994]

hes the reason I love jazz. hopefully I become good as him. doubt it tho 😂😢

[@raymondfallon7429]

Very much like "What a Wonderful World" - question - what is with the 65 nimrods that gave this thumbs down? Don't like music? Don't enjoy happiniess? Joy? Life? Miserable misanthropes...

[@christinamorris5742]

Lmai

[@jokergameplays6437]

dá pra sentir q o Wycliffe toca com amor

[@Speck25]

I prefer tone over speed and tonguing, which is why I love him because he's got both

[@1bigreddog1]

I did not know this Dynamo was out there tearing up the trombone!!!!!

[@Dim6347]

Высший пилотаж, виртуозная импровизация, браво!

[@diegotellez6317]

This dude is insane!!

[@izzzDelta]

Man, still haven't figured out how to do that bubble type ripping, up and down, like damn it's so cool!

[@alejandrog9393]

Figure it out yet?

[@KingKong-nu1yc]

Roll your r’s while playing

[@Dylan_0101]

I love this video so much I can't stop watching it :´>

[@exloaded]

In high school I used to play higher notes on my trombone then our best trumpet player, he was 1st chair state, I was only 1st chair regionals. Didn't realize how good I was until college played for my classes and books. Good times

[@asiop123]

Amazing!

[@gorby12]

Phenomenal, I wish I was this good. Love it.

[@ultramanxk7]

Outstanding melodies!

[@lebronhardy8386]

This man can seriously talk by playing the trombone I'm not playing. LOL

[@agustinaperalta9607]

Wiclife Genio! 💕

[@Davidandrawes7]

I always say that the best musicians have their own different way of playing. That special voice is like another name for them. Wycliffe Gordon is no exception. That just shows that there is no one set way to play an instrument. Do what fits you the most, and if it sounds good, keep working on it!

[@user-wd8qt4do6f]

Holy crap that's so nice!

[@pshaw1179]

Just how good is this guy.

[@bettyslescoversdebetty]

encore un moment magique avec ce musicien hors pair !!!!vu en concert au limoux brass festival en 2016

[@optiTHOMAS]

saw him live at the jen jazz festival in Atlanta, he's a really cool guy!!

[@user-de3kh9ph2s]

Amaaazingggg 👏👏👏👏👏👏💙💙💙

[@alanwitton5980]

Fabulous stuff

[@roelfspijkerboer9277]

ik speel ook trombone maar ik moet nog wel effe wachten voordat ik dit kan

[@jajahmal8780]

He got that thang sounding like a trumpet at times wow!! Awesomeness!!

[@eltonjohn4239]

That's the trombones versatility....it's the most versatile brass instrument

[@leonard4020]

Omg! Incredible. Playing a trombone in the 3rd octave is a task in itself. Hats off.

[@Tactical_Llama]

+Leonard What do you mean playing in the third octave? I've played trombone for 9 years and am majoring in it and have never heard of that.

[@leonard4020]

+Nick Warmuth Shame on you for not knowing. I have been playing the Trombone for over 30 years. The Definition of an octave is a progression of eight notes on a musical scale, or the notes at the beginning and end of the progression. Two Musical notes which are eight tones apart on a scale are an example of an octave. Anyone who practice their scales both major and minor should know this. Especially a trombonist who has been playing for 9 years.

[@Tactical_Llama]

+Leonard I definitely know what an octave is. I just have never heard the term "third octave". I assume that's the notes from C3 to B3 which isn't that impressive of a range. It's not even up to middle C.

[@dollbunni]

30 years? Man, I just started my second year.

[@anthonydang6727]

I think he meant the C above the middle C haha

[@momopipp1341]

legendary trombone...great.

[@marcossilva7694]

Wonderful.

[@catherinewhitaker3425]

Holy crap he's amazing

[@susboy7927]

I’m the only person in my music class that practices at home and am the best trombone player in my music class. Everyone else just copies off my songs because I wrote down the positions under the notes, and they ask me to practice for them, and tell me to write down the positions under their notes. I hope they get 1s (the lowest grade in my elem school.) I should really tell my music teacher this!

[@Phat_McDanulds]

Im one of the only people who dont practice at home and im the best trombone in my class

[@susboy7927]

R_ _down that’s probably because you have natural talent.

[@vedatay7473]

Teşekkür ederim.

[@colebushell601]

His growls sound like an impact driver...I love it

[@joeycastrellon7754]

Holy crap!! Amazing..

[@matt-dw]

2:00 Legend has it this is how members of the rare species 'Legendary Trombonist' communicate. It is impossible for humans to comprehend the emotion they convey to others of their kind using this language.

[@paulyosef7550]

AWESOME

[@ramaztiga5141]

SUPER

[@DaaimShabazz]

Product of Florida A&M University's famous "Marching 100"

[@urmum2602]

Oi this mans talent is crazy good like I need to see this one day

[@djbarraclough4038]

Trombone legend?... Trombone/jazz music lord and master of forever...

[@TheSproutarian]

Just WOW!!!

[@paulohenriquesantos7227]

O melhor de Todos ...

[@gledsonduartedealmeida6787]

Very,very good....

[@edgargasparyan5762]

Its perfect

[@AbdullahMohamed]

Legend

[@sergiocamilo9687]

Este tocador de trombón es muy bueno. Él tiene el mando perfecto de su instrumento. Es bueno oírlo.

[@jcat2_086]

Not only is this a grat solo, its preformed with a strait tenor

[@julissaig189]

yes exactly what I noticed!

[@angus5320]

By being a small bore instrument it is easier to reach the high notes, and if it had a trigger then it would be a lot more difficult to reach notes so high

[@coopersanders2340]

all good jazz players use straight horns, triggers are just dead weight in stuff like this

[@JJ-he6zg]

legend.

[@cristianflores8913]

I'm still working on hitting those really high notes on my trombone. ;D

[@justincooper1626]

GOAT