The Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) welcomed band directors from across the state to Orlando for its annual Summer Conference, held July 7–10, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort. This year's conference introduced a new addition for jazz educators: the FBA Jazz Institute, opened with a keynote address from renowned jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.
Gordon is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and celebrated jazz trombonists touring today, known for his signature sound and mastery of the plunger mute. His honors include the Louie Award, the International Trombone Award, the Satchmo Award, and the Louis Armstrong Memorial Prize from the Swing Jazz Culture Foundation, along with a past ASCAP Foundation Vanguard Award. A former member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Gordon has recently performed at venues including Birdland, the Rochester Jazz Festival, and Vail Jazz.
The addition of a dedicated Jazz Institute reflects a growing emphasis on jazz education within Florida's broader band programs, giving educators new tools and resources to bring back to their own jazz ensembles and students statewide.
Jazz & Blues Florida applauds the Florida Bandmasters Association for expanding its commitment to jazz education and for bringing artists of Wycliffe Gordon's caliber directly into the professional development of Florida's music educators.
Source: Florida Bandmasters Association, fba.flmusiced.org
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