Wycliffe Gordon Canvas Print

Jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon rendered in mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas. Created with acrylic, and repurposed materials in a cubist /collage technique. Professor Wycliffe A. Gordon (born May 29, 1967) is an American jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, bandleader, and music educator at the collegiate-conservatory level. Gordon also sings and plays didgeridoo, trumpet, tuba, and piano.[1] His nickname is "Pinecone". He studied music at Florida A&M, where he played in the marching band.

Everett Spruill was born in Birmingham, Alabama 1954. Earned a degree in Business Management from Berea College, Kentucky 1976. As a youth Everett spent many afternoons at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The museum and his early exposure to classical music would prove to have a great influence on his artistic development. "Mom worked at A.G. Gastons' Lounge in the afternoon, I’d wait for her at the Museum until she got off …the Museum was my refuge and fueled my love for art. I really enjoy working with my hands, drawing and wood working projects were part of our “Industrial Education during the 60’s. I also had an ear for music so mom insisted I have voice and piano lessons". For more than 30 years Everett, a self-taught artist, has...