DESCRIPTION:
Bob Mintzer is perhaps most well known for his own big band and for being
a long time member of the Yellowjackets, but his biography reads like a
who's who list of the past 40 years of the music industry. Bob cut his
teeth in New York City, amongst the rising stars of that scene in the
early 70's. Since then he has played with, toured, and/or arranged for
some of the biggest names and big bands around. Whether it was playing and
arranging in the Buddy Rich Big Band, touring with Jaco Pastorius' Word of
Mouth Band alongside Michael Brecker and Peter Erskine, or in the studio
on recordings for James Taylor or Queen, he has done it all.

In addition to his busy playing and arranging career, Bob teaches
saxophone and jazz composition at the University of Southern California
(USC) where he lives. He maintains a busy touring schedule performing with
the Yellowjackets, teaching workshops, and as a guest conductor/soloist
with the top college and pro bands.