Gordon plays a rich variety of tunes from non-classical traditions:
- Irish/Scottish (such as Teetotaler's Reel, Morrison's Jig)
- Appalachian/Old Time (Grey Eagle, Whiskey Before Breakfast)
- Contemporary (Ashokan Farewell, The Lovers' Waltz)
- Latin American (La Llorona, El Grillo)
- String band blues (Sitting On Top of the World, Cumberland Blues)
- Gypsy (Dark Eyes, The Basso)
- Swing jazz (Honeysuckle Rose, Minor Swing)
- Klezmer (Ma Yofus, Berdichiever Khosid)
- Wedding ceremony (Bridal Chorus, Purcell's Trumpet Tune)
- Originals (Long River, Marcie's Lark)