Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis has brought the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra back to Columbus for the first time in roughly two decades. The return of the renowned ensemble to the Ohio city is drawing attention from jazz fans, who are celebrating the long-awaited visit and the chance to hear the orchestra live again locally.

Jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, a Georgia-born virtuoso and longtime Wynton Marsalis collaborator, is the subject of a new profile and interview exploring his connection to his home state. Gordon, known for his powerful sound and work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, reflects on how Georgia shaped his music and career as he continues performing and teaching worldwide.