With their 4th CD "Up and Running," the John Fedchock New York Big Band continues with most of the same personnel as when it was first assembled in 1989. At that time, the bands players were all relatively unknown and have since become some of the finest names on the New York jazz scene. In addition to trombonist Fedchock, the band features such outstanding soloists as saxophonists Rich Perry, Rick Margitza, Mark Vinci, Charles Pillow, and Gary Smulyan, trumpeters Scott Wendholt and Barry Ries, trombonist Steve Davis, pianist Allen Farnham, and drummer Dave Rataczak. The 68 min. program pays homage to some of the greats who have influenced & inspired Fedchock such as John Coltrane "Moments Notice," J.J. Johnson "J Birds," Sonny Rollins "Alfie's Theme," and Elvin Jones "Elvin's Empire."