Jazz trombonist John Fedchock to perform with YSU Jazz Ensemble and Conneaut Area Blue Note Jazz Band

YSU’s Dana School of Music will present a concert by the Jazz Studies Area, directed by professor Kent Engelgardt, Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 PM at the Apollo Maennerchor Club in Sharon, PA.

The concert will also feature trombonist, composer, and arranger John Fedchock and the Conneaut Area Blue Note High School Jazz Band, directed by Glenn Cameron.

Fedchock will perform his compositions “Bossa Rio,” “A Drop in the Bucket,” and “Midnight Passage” with the Conneaut Area Band. He will then perform his compositions and arrangements “The Great Escape,” “Big Bruiser,” “Ruby, My Dear,” “Pools,” and “Brazilian Fantasy” with the YSU Jazz Ensemble.

Fedchock’s illustrious jazz career has spanned over four decades. Since his emergence on the scene in 1980, he has established himself as a world-class trombone soloist, a heralded bandleader, and a GRAMMY-nominated arranger. His critically acclaimed John Fedchock New York Big Band has become a marquee group, showcasing Fedchock’s trombone and arranging as well as the band’s all-star soloists.

In recognition of his formidable arranging skills, Fedchock is a two-time GRAMMY Award nominee for “Best Instrumental Arrangement.” He has toured with T.S. Monk, the Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band, the Louie Bellson Big Band, the Bob Belden Ensemble, the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, the John Faddis Jazz Orchestra, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. To add to his already diverse list of talents, Fedchock is also a producer of note and has lent his studio expertise to several recent recording projects.

Fedchock is a trombone artist for XO Professional Brass and plays XO trombones exclusively. His collaboration with the prominent instrument company to create the XO1632 trombone has proven to be an overwhelming success in both innovative design and industry popularity.

Entry to this event is $10 at the door. Parking is available on site.