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Bob Mintzer Big Band

In the jazz world Bob Mintzer is a household name, usually associated with being a saxophonist, bass clarinetist, composer, arranger, leader of a Grammy winning big band, member of the Yellowjackets, and educator.

Bob, who has written over 200 big band arrangements spanning a 34 year career, has his own big band which has been nominated for 4 Grammy awards and won a Grammy for best large jazz ensemble recording in 2001 with Homage to Count Basie on the DMP label. 

Bob has recorded with: Steve Winwood, James Taylor, Aretha Franklin, and Queen – to mention a few. He's toured with Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Jaco Pastorius, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri.  His many diverse credits also include work the New York Philharmonic and American Ballet Theatre. 

2 shows - 7:30 and 9:00

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