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A native of Rushford, N.Y., Terry Gordon earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Houghton College and a Master of Science in Music from Mansfield University. He now resides in Sharon, N.Y. and maintains an active career as a performer and music educator. He is currently band director at Schenectady Christian School in Scotia, N.Y., and performs regularly with Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra, The Empire Jazz Orchestra, and Brass-O-Mania, and has performed with Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, The Four Freshmen, Nick Brignola, Bobby Rydell, Neil Slater, Fred Lipsius, Mark Vinci, Little Eva, and Leslie Gore. The Terry Gordon Quintet brings a distictively creative, adventurous approach to a richly varied repertoire of original compositions and other pieces by noted jazz composers while maintaining a unified group sound that is exciting, energetic, and grounded on sensitive musical interplay. The release of their first compact disc, Wakeup Call, on Buttonhooks Recordings, brought the quintet the following reviews: "From turbulent progressive tunes to flawless traditional-style material, their blend of chaos and clarity is remarkable...and extraordinary group" - "Metroland", Albany, N.Y. "quintet has redefined contemporary music...inspired toe-tapping originality" - "The Evening Tribune", Hornell, N.Y. "bright, crisp, excitingly creative tunes...with a distinct and tight interplay of musicians" - "Observer-Dispatch", Utica, N.Y. Reviews of the band's second CD Contemplations: "high marks for the extent to which they 'pushed the boundaries' of traditional forms and styles...in a live set this variety would certainly get noticed; something for everyone" - Cadence Magazine "their ensemble is tight and intuitive, their soloing bright and confident, and their improvisation brash and innovative" - All About Jazz "marvelous fluegelhorn...top notch players" - Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Review of the band's third CD Homeward Bound: "A fine disc of nine new jazz compositions...reflect(ing)a blend of tradition and innovation." - International Trumpet Guild Journal "The rhythm section...cook(s) at just the right temperature to serve this disc up nearly perfectly." - Jazz Review.com CDs can be purchased @ - www.cdbaby.com/terrygordon1 - www.cdbaby.com/terrygordon2 - Borders (Crossgates, Colonie & Saratoga Springs) - Barnes & Noble (Niskayuna, Colonie, Saratoga Springs, New Hartford) - El Palacio Musicale (Amsterdam) - Tri-County Arts Council (Cobleskill) - Cobbler & Co. (Sharon Springs) |
