Where I’m From: Wycliffe Gordon Pt. 2 of 5

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GPBAugustaLogo_800x600Wycliffe Gordon is from Waynesboro and Augusta. From a foundation that took its form in the churches and schools he attended, Gordon developed a love for making music that he’s forged into a career as a Jazz Icon. In today’s episode of “Where I’m From”–a joint production of GPB Augusta and The Greater Augusta Arts Council–Wycliffe Gordon tells Brenda Durant about some of the “milestone incidents” that set him on the path to success as a performing artist.

To continue following the series, return to Jagwire for the next installment or visit the GPB Augusta SoundCloud page, where you can also find lots of additional content, including the Cherry Tree Listening Project.

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Drew Dawson

Drew Dawson is the station manager and host at GPB radio’s Augusta bureau. Contact him at anddawson@augusta.edu.

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