Famous jazz musician Wycliffe Gordon will join the NIU Jazz Ensemble tonight at 8 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Gordon has performed on such television channels as BET and PBS, and appeared in the Ken Burn’s documentary “Jazz,” in addition to performing at the Grammy Awards. He has also been seen in the feature film “Tune in Tommorrow,” starring Keanu Reeves.

Tonight’s performance is presented free of charge.