You got a guy for tickets

Jon Gordon Nonet Tickets

Follow Jon Gordon Nonet tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

Jon Gordon Nonet Tour Dates & Tickets

Loading current ticket availability

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Jon Gordon is a celebrated jazz saxophonist and composer whose career spans decades of innovative ensemble work and standout recordings. A winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition in 1996, Gordon has continued to push the boundaries of modern big-band and nonet formats. His projects fuse strong melodic writing with adventurous improvisation, drawing on his Winnipeg roots and New York City connections.

The sound

The musical character

As a bandleader, Gordon has released a series of influential albums, from Beginnings and Endings (1989) to the expansive 7th Ave South (2024). His nonet projects have received wide critical acclaim, including Stranger Than Fiction (ArtistShare, 2021), which marked the first nonet album in 12 years and appeared on several outlets’ lists of top jazz releases for 2021. In 2024, the 7th Ave South project showcased a large, celebrated ensemble and highlighted Gordon’s ability to blend composition and improvisation at a grand scale.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming performances continue to build on Gordon’s reputation for engaging, richly orchestrated jazz. The Jon Gordon Nonet is active on the international circuit, with notable appearances at venues like Birdland and Dizzy’s Club, and a 2025 season featuring performances that honor his Winnipeg/ NYC connections and collaborative spirit.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Explore Jon Gordon’s biography to understand how his pandemic-era projects and long-standing collaboration with modern jazz ensembles have shaped contemporary big-band writing. Scroll to see the nonet’s discography highlights and the latest 2025 tour dates, including venue specifics and how to secure your seats with the event tickets. For fans, social media updates and official sites offer direct access to performances, releases, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Socials and official sites: follow Jon Gordon and the Nonet for tour news, new releases, and live performances. Always verify show details with the venue prior to purchase, and secure your seats early for popular dates at Birdland and Dizzy’s Club.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Jon Gordon Nonet

  • Winner of Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition (1996).
  • Stranger Than Fiction (ArtistShare, 2021) – first nonet album in 12 years, highly reviewed across outlets.
  • Stranger Than Fiction named among top 10 jazz releases of 2021 by Hot House, Jazziz, Cadence and Winnipeg Free Press (per DownBeat feature).
  • 7th Ave South (ArtistShare, 2024) – nonet project celebrating Gordon’s Winnipeg/NYC connections; includes a large, celebrated ensemble.
  • 2025 tour activity includes The Jon Gordon Nonet at Birdland (February 23, 2025) and prior Dizzy’s Club appearances (July 2024).
  • Discography as leader/co-leader spans from Beginnings and Endings (1989) to 7th Ave South (2024).

The records

Jon Gordon Nonet Discography

  • 7th Ave South
    2024 · ArtistShare
  • Stranger Than Fiction
    2021 · ArtistShare
  • Answer
    2019 · ArtistShare
  • Evolution
    2009 · ArtistShare
  • The Things You Are
    2007 · ArtistShare
  • Contrasts with Bill Charlap
    2001 · Double-Time
  • Possibilities
    2000 · Double-Time
  • The Things We Need
    1999 · Double-Time
  • Currents
    1998 · Double-Time
  • Along the Way
    1997 · Criss Cross
  • Witness
    1996 · Criss Cross
  • Spark
    1995 · Chiaroscuro
  • Ask Me Now
    1995 · Criss Cross
  • The Jon Gordon Quartet
    1992 · Chiaroscuro
  • Beginnings and Endings
    1989 · Taurus

Explore Jon Gordon’s biography to understand how his pandemic-era projects and long-standing collaboration with modern jazz ensembles have shaped contemporary big-band writing. Scroll to see the nonet’s discography highlights and the latest 2025 tour dates, including venue specifics and how to secure your seats with the event tickets. For fans, social media updates and official sites offer direct access to performances, releases, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Socials and official sites: follow Jon Gordon and the Nonet for tour news, new releases, and live performances. Always verify show details with the venue prior to purchase, and secure your seats early for popular dates at Birdland and Dizzy’s Club.

Pick your night

Browse Concert Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago