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Incredible Trombone Playing in front of a Big Band

Kudru | New Mexico United States | 05/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"John Fedchock attempts (and succeeds) within this CD to bring the trombone up out of the 2nd class stereotypes of the instrument and into the spotlight with this CD. On some solos he practically turns the trombone into a button pusher - that is, he plays many, many, notes very fast yet clean. His sound is crystal clear and sometimes I would venture to say it is a euphonium but, of course, it is his beautiful trombone tone. I had the privelege of playing with him last year, I played piano in a big band where in which he was the guest artist; he plays with such force and hits all the chord changes so seemlessly it sounds like a fully connected melody within his solo (differing from older types or less mature soloists in which solos are comprised of two, four, or eight bar phrases.
His "New York Big Band" is the perfect backup to his soloing style. A clean band can make all the difference in the world on a recording because accuracy counts, with a messy band the soloist can be covered up or simply look bad. The other featured soloists on this album, such as Allen Farmham on piano, or Rick Margitza on Tenor sax, provide nuances that only add the the album's spectacular collaboration of some of New Yorks finest musicians.
I would highly recommend this CD for those who love contemporary big band, a great brass section, incredible saxes, and either love or are pining to love the trombone as a jazz instrument.
Happy Listening!"