B2P 001 - Bob Mintzer presented by Hip-BoneMusic

I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bob Mintzer for over 25 years. Simply stated, he is one of my heroes. I will never forget hearing the first incarnations of Bob's big band at Seventh Avenue South in the 1980s. They were some of the most electrifying and inspiring nights of music I have ever experienced. Bob continues to inspire all who hear him and are fortunate enough to play his music. I am honored and grateful to have been a member of his big band for the past two decades. It was a pleasure to sit down with Bob last month to discuss his incredible career and his approach to music and life. Enjoy! —Michael Davis Hip-BoneMusic www.hip-bonemusic.com www.facebook.com/hipbonemusic About the artist: Bob Mintzer is the quintessential musician's musician. A virtuoso instrumentalist, internationally acclaimed composer/arranger and inspiring educator, Bob brings new meaning to the term triple threat. He has been a member of the Yellowjackets for over 20 years, lead his own Grammy award winning big band for 30 years and has recently assumed the position of Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Bob has penned hundreds of big band and small group compositions, as well as authoring nearly 20 books. His recording and touring credits reads like a who's who and includes Art Blakey, Jaco Pastorius, Gil Evans, Buddy Rich, the New York Philharmonic, James Taylor, Queen and Donald Fagan.