Bob Mintzer
Mintzer in 2015
Mintzer in 2015
Background information
Birth nameRobert Alan Mintzer
Born (1953-01-27) January 27, 1953 (age 70)
New Rochelle, New York, US
GenresJazz, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger, band leader
Instrument(s)Saxophone, EWI, Bass Clarinet
LabelsDMP, Novus, MCG Jazz
Websitewww.bobmintzer.com

Robert Alan Mintzer (born January 27, 1953) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader.

Early life

Mintzer was born and raised in a Jewish family in New Rochelle, New York, on January 27, 1953.[1] He attended the Interlochen Arts Academy, Michigan from 1969 to 1970, then was at the Hartt School of Music, Hartford, Connecticut for two years, before attending the Manhattan School of Music from 1972 to 1974.[1]

Later life and career

Early in his career, Mintzer played in various big bands, including those led by Buddy Rich (1975–77), Thad Jones and Mel Lewis (1977–79), and Sam Jones (1978–80).[1] While with Rich, he began writing big band music, and has since composed and arranged hundreds of pieces.[1] In 2008, Mintzer and his family moved to Los Angeles, where he joined the faculty of the University of Southern California.[2]

He is a member of the Grammy award-winning Yellowjackets and holds the Buzz McCoy endowed chair of jazz studies at the University of Southern California.

In 2014, he agreed to become Chief Conductor of the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany, sharing the job with Vince Mendoza.

Discography

As leader

As co-leader

With Peter Erskine, Darek Oleszkiewicz, Alan Pasqua

As a member

Yellowjackets

The GRP All-Star Big Band

As sideman

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gilbert, Mark (2003), Mintzer, Bob (Robert Alan), Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J641500
  2. ^ Kelman, John (August 21, 2010). "Bob Mintzer: Canyon Cove". allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  3. ^ "Bob Mintzer | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Queen Anne's Revenge - Seán J. Kennedy | Credits". AllMusic.

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