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Bob Mintzer Quartet at the Green Mill April 18-19, 2008 |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Sunday, 13 April 2008 |
 Bob Mintzer © Andea Canter
The Green Mill, in Chicago will present the Bob Mintzer Quartet on Friday, April 18 from 9pm until 1am and Saturday, April 19 from 8pm until midnight. The quartet will feature Bob Mintzer on sax, Phil Markowitz on piano, Jay Anderson on bass, and John Riley on drums.
Arranger and saxophonist Bob Mintzer has made his mark merging a traditional jazz approach with an all encompassing modernism that embraces lyricism, a strong sense of swing, and arrangements that take the listener on an unpredictable and vibrant journey. Besides leading his own New York-based big band since the early 1980s, Bob leads a jazz quartet, is a 15 year member of the Yellowjackets, and is active in music education. In addition to his busy schedule playing and teaching others, Bob still manages to find time to write saxophone quartets, symphony music, big band arrangements, music for the 'Jackets, and etude books.
Bob honed his skills playing and writing for Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Art Blakey, Sam Jones, Jaco Pastorius, The GRP Big Band, Mike Manieri, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, and the New York Philharmonic. He also has done session work for James Taylor, Queen, Steve Winwood, Aretha Franklin, and countless others.
Bob has been nominated for thirteen Grammy awards both for his solo work and big band recordings (Art of the Big Band, Departure, Homage To Count Basie, One Music, and Only In New York) and his work with the Yellowjackets (Blue Hats, Club Nocturne, Dreamland, Greenhouse, Like a River, Live Wires, Runferyerlife, Time Squared). Homage to Count Basie won the Grammy in the best large ensemble category for the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, 2001.
Bob’s big band arrangements have become standard repertoire for big bands all over the world. His arrangements are published by Kendor Music and Warner Brothers Publications. His signature writing style is easily recognizable, and can be heard on jazz radio and in university settings, high schools, and jazz venues.
Green Mill Jazz Club
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.878.5552 greenmilljazz.com
Friday, April 18; 9pm-1am
Saturday, April 19; 8pm- |
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 Monday, 01 December 2008
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