In the Faculty:

Teaching activities
  Jazz Saxophone

Contact:
Room 330
204-272-1664

Professional Bio:

A Thelonious Monk award winner, Jon was recently described by Jazz Improv magazine journalist Brandon Bernstein;  “Jon Gordon is a master.  His compositions, improvisation, tone, and technical virtuosity set him apart as an elite musician of our time.” Jon Gordon is a prolific recording artist whose CDs have been recognized as among the best by jazz journalists Gene Seymour and Neil Tesser, The Jazz Journal, The Penguin Guide to Jazz, and Down Beat magazine.
Jon has collaborated with the some of the world's leading musicians, and the list includes: Kenny Barron, Ray Barretto, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, Benny Carter, Ron Carter, Bill Charlap, Harry Connick Jr., Roy Eldridge, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Hampton, and Christian McBride as well as the New York Pops Orchestra and The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
From 2009-2013, Jon was a faculty member at Purchase University where he taught saxophone, jazz harmony, and small ensembles.  He has also held teaching positions at the College of the City of New York, the New School, and the Manhattan School of Music.