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| John Fedchock Performs with NYYS Jazz in a Woody Herman Tribute John Fedchock Performs with NYYS Jazz in a Woody Herman Tribute - Monday, December 9, 2013, 7:30 & 9:30pm Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center . NYYS Jazz kicks off its season in a centennial tribute to the legendary leader of the "Herd" with classic tunes, including "Early Autumn, " "Woodchopper's Ball, " and "Four Brothers." First Music composerMarcus Wilcher's "To Whom It May Concern" will receive its world premiere. About the Soloist John Fedchock, trombone Since his emergence on the scene in 1980, John Fedchock has established himself as a world-class trombone soloist, a heralded bandleader, and a Grammy-nominated arranger. An in-demand performer and writer in New York City for over 25 years, his critically acclaimed John Fedchock New York Big Band has become a marquee group, showcasing his trombone and arranging as well as the band's all-star soloists. The band's four CDs have all received high praise from critics and extraordinary success on national jazz radio charts. In recognition of his formidable arranging skills, Mr. Fedchock received a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Instrumental Arranging." His John Fedchock NY Sextet features his "incomparable trombone playing, which seems to have no limit, technically or musically" (JazzReview.com). Mr. Fedchock is a graduate of Ohio State University with a master's degree from the Eastman School of Music. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Jazz News :: home page |