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Downbeat Article - 10 Years Later
2026 marks 10 years since Downbeat Magazine published John's analysis of John Fedchock's arrangement of “You And The Night And The Music.” It's a complete melodic & harmonic analysis of the opening chorus of Fedchock's work, and marks an important development in his long career of jazz big band writing.
Feb 28 2025 Album Release - CO:Re
The CO:Re Quintet documents the relationships with players John met during his years in the Rocky Mountains, hence the title, "Colorado Reunion."
Available to stream at this link: orcd.co/streamcore
Or simply click the album artwork to be directed to your favorite streaming service.