The Jazz Journalists Association have honored Wycliffe Gordon with the “Trombonist of the Year” Award for his talent and contributions as a jazz musician within the field.  This marks the sixth award given to Wycliffe, having previously been named Trombonist of the Year in years 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008 and now 2011.

> See all of the 2011 JJA Jazz Award Winners