John Fedchock: Mittelschwere Noten

Composed for the 2012 Jazz Cruise to feature New York bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton, this swing chart for proficient groups showcases a valuable, yet often overlooked member of the big band. The me...

As recorded by the Woody Herman Big Band on their 50th Anniversary Tour album, this medium blues opens with expandable solos for piano and bass before the dramatic full-band entrance. Then alto and tr...

This title track from the Grammy-nominated album recorded by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd is a medium-paced swing outing with solo space for trumpet and bari sax. A walking bass line, sax and brass...

As recorded by the Woody Herman Big Band on their 50th Anniversary Tour album, this medium blues opens with expandable solos for piano and bass before the dramatic full-band entrance. Then alto and tr...

This title track from the Grammy-nominated album recorded by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd is a medium-paced swing outing with solo space for trumpet and bari sax. A walking bass line, sax and brass...

Commissioned by the Celebration of the Arts, Delaware Water Gap, PA. Grove City Groover is a creative shuffle excursion for medium-difficult bands, featuring thick orchestrations, with a hard-driving...

Big Bruiser is a versatile, straight-ahead minor shuffle featuring trombone/tenor solos bridged by a full chorus of saxophone section soli. Dense voicings and unique figures give the chart a relentles...

A Drop In The Bucket is a medium groove shuffle for developing jazz ensembles with a simple melody and conservative ranges. Simple blues-like chord changes and expandable solo space is provided for te...

John Fedchock's gentle 'Bossan Rio' enables developing bands the chance to experience Fedchock's signature writing style at the medium-easy level. This engaging chart features warm ensemble voicings a...

This is a medium level chart in the modal style with solos for alto and tenor saxophones. At a medium tempo, the arrangement features moderate brass ranges, swinging unisons, and ensemble figures, end...

An easy medium up-tempo swing chart, featuring moderate brass ranges and reoccuring rhythms along with a notated solo for tenor saxophone. Rhythm parts are completely notated, and also include chord c...

This is a medium-swing tune designed especially for big bands with developing abilities. Featurung alto and trumpet solos, unison lines and recurring rhythms, it's a surefire winner for all kinds of p...