Parker Jazz Club Presents: John Fedchock's "JJ Johnson Centennial Tribute"

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

“…dazzling trombone virtuosity…”
-THE NEW YORK TIMES “Fedchock achieves a sense of freedom and ease in his playing that defines true artistry.”
-INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE JOURNAL John Fedchock’s illustrious career in jazz has spanned over four decades. Since his emergence on the scene in 1980, 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, his multifaceted talents have led him to become one of NYC’s premier jazz artists. His critically acclaimed John Fedchock New York Big Band’s recordings have appeared in jazz radio’s Top Ten and in recognition of his writing skills, Fedchock is a two-time GRAMMY nominee for Instrumental Arranging. Fedchock began his career touring with the legendary Woody Herman, also serving as chief arranger for Herman's last two GRAMMY-nominated albums. He has toured with T.S. Monk, Gerry Mulligan, Louie Bellson, Jon Faddis, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. As a solo artist, he appears throughout the United States and abroad and has been labeled by Hot House NYC magazine as, “one of the living masters of his instrument”.