Jazz Journalists Ken Dryden (Hot House), Mark Holston (Jazziz), Larry Hollis (Cadence), Jae Sinnett, and The Winnipeg Free Press select "Stranger than Fiction" as one of the top 10 jazz releases on 2021.
Evolution picked as one of the TOP 10 Jazz Releases of 2009 by Jazz journalist Gene Seymour.
Evolution picked as one of the top Jazz c.d’s released in 09 by Jazz Journalist Neil Tesser.
The Jazz Journal-"Evolution was one of the Best Jazz Records of 2009"- Brian Morton
Evolution picked as one of the Top Jazz Releases of 09 by the Penguin Guide to Jazz.
All About Jazz Italy- Evolution rated 4+1/2 stars out of 5.
The term "chamber jazz" seems inadequate to describe the brilliant music on the new CD by saxophonist Jon Gordon... clearly a stunning ensemble recording. - Rochester City Paper, Ron Netsky
"Gordon has created a multi faceted statement that invites repeated investigations. He's onto something important."- 4 + 1/2 Stars-Kirk Silsbee- Down Beat
Jon Gordon is a master. His compositions, improvisation, tone, and technical virtuosity set him apart as an elite musician for our time.-Jazz Improv NY-Brandon Bernstein
Jon Gordon is easily one of the top alto saxophonists of his generation.-Ken Dryden-All About Jazz
WAYNE SHORTER-"Gordon has embraced the history of his instrument, carrying with it the ability to extend music as a universal language."
Masterclass Students at the U of M jazz program.
Winnipeg,
Canada
Park Alleys Jon Challoner, et al
Winnipeg,
Canada
Bill Kristjanson house concert series Emmanuel Bach Camargo, et al.
Canada
The Canadian Jazz Summit Tara Davidson, Fabio Ragnelli, et al
Winnipeg,
Canada
The Canadian Jazz Summit Tara Davidson, Fabio Ragnelli, et al.
Winnipeg,
Canada
Performances and teaching Buffalo High Schools John Hasselback, et al
All County Band, teaching and performing. John Hasselback, et al
Jon Gordon/John Hasselback Group John Hasselback, Lisa Hasselback, et al.
Buffalo,
NY
The Jon Gordon Quartet Fabio Ragnelli, et al.
Toronto,
Canada
The Fabio Ragnelli Group Dan Fortin, et al.
The Fabio Ragnelli Group Dan Fortin, et al.
Toronto,
Canada
Fabio Ragnelli recording Dan Fortin, et al
Fabio Ragnelli recording Dan Fortin, et al.
Toronto,
Fabio Ragnelli group Fabio Ragnelli, et al...
Winnipeg,
Canada
The Jon Gordon Nonet Alan Ferber, et al.
NYC,
NY