JOHN FEDCHOCK'S NEW YORK SEXTET

The John Fedchock NY Sextet is comprised of some of New York City’s jazz elite. All six members are internationally recognized players, successful solo performers, and acclaimed recording artists, with a list of credits that reads like a who’s-who of the jazz world. The group includes saxophonist, Walt Weiskopf, trumpeter Scott Wendholt, pianist Allen Farnham, bassist David Finck, and drummer Dave Ratajczak. The sextet performs Fedchock originals as well as sophisticated arrangements of more well-known standards and jazz classics, putting the focus on the group's all-star Big Apple soloists. Fedchock's small-group debut project for Reservoir Music, "Hit The Bricks" was included in Downbeat Magazine's list of "Best CDs of 2000." The JFNYSextet’s 2010 release, “Live At The Red Sea Jazz Festival” offers a close-up look at the band in action during their dynamic set at the iconic international event.

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JOHN FEDCHOCK
2270 46TH STREET
ASTORIA, NY 11105
(718) 626-0434

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JOHN FEDCHOCK NEW YORK SEXTET REVIEWS

“retro be-bop of the highest order.”
-Chris Hovan, AllAboutJazz

“Fedchock's composing/arranging talents are far from absent exemplified by the sextet, which has a contemporary large ensemble flavor.”
-Zan Stewart, DOWN BEAT

“John Fedchock, a well-traveled trombonist who has recently focused on big-band work, stocks this smaller hard-bop combo primarily with longtime peers.”
-Nate Chinen, THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Stepping back from his regular New York Big Band setup, John Fedchock applies his considerable talent and attention to a small group session. Armed with a play list that has compositions by Fedchock, contemporaries like Tom Harrell and Kenny Barron, and one straightforward standard, the trombonist and his confreres offer an hour's worth of scintillating and attention catching performances. “
- Dave Nathan, AllMusic

“Fedchock is joined by seasoned sidemen who are comfortable in their own skins. They play freely but without an agenda of any kind, just solidly doing what they do better than almost anyone else. astride it all stands John Fedchock and his incomparable trombone playing, which seems to have no limit, technically or musically. He covers all tempos with equal ease and slips comfortably through the most awkward harmonic corners. He's inventive and melodic and simply never puts a foot wrong.”
-Steve Armour, JazzReview.com

“This is modern music that is symmetrical and harmonious and therefore a joy to the ear. Fedchock makes sure that the emphasis is on the music, not on the technical wizardry of the players. A refreshing approach in these days of large egos.”
- Dave Nathan, AllMusic

“Fedchock's vast experience, placing a big band chart in the hands of a sextet, driving with a hard-nosed direction, the sextet covers the territory well. Never one to pull any punches, John Fedchock has made a subtle change in direction while keeping the central focus of his music at its trombone-lover's best.”
-Jim Santella, AllAboutJazz

"The tunes are strong and the ambience is warm. Relaxed yet purposeful, creative without being abtruse, it's an accessible lesson in modern improvisation"
- Carlo Wolff, JazzTimes

"Great jazz that any mainstream jazzbo will not be able to find fault with no matter how hard they try."
- Midwest Record

"The nearest thing to being in a genuine NYC jazz club is to listen to the John Fedchock NY Sextet. This high-energy unit will make you a believer. "
- Brian Hough, South Africa Independent News and Media

"Fedchock’s arrangements are, by design, quite spacious and allow for a lot of room to punch through notes and work through generous solos and sparring opportunities with joyful faculty."
- Jordan Richardson, Blog Critics.org

" The group blends in a superior sense, thus making their music unparalleled in producing straight-ahead jazz. You can hear influences of other great jazz musicians as you listen to each artist. "
- Glenn A. Mitchell, L.A. Jazz Scene

"This tight sextet is astounding. The trombonist wows with his crisp arrangements that recall his big band charts. Fedchock features himself up front, and that's a very good thing. This is straight ahead jazz that will please both traditionalists and those who like things a bit more modern."
- Kyle O'Brien, Jazzscene Magazine