The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing. While their owners are away in england, they are being cared for by a family friend at his home in the country. Bob mintzer home contact about music and books cds and music videos photos schedule blog links press. The author, who knows animals intimately, conveys their wordless communication encouraging each other through eye contact and body language, mourning a companion who is assumed lost, or sharing the spoils of a hunt. Bob mintzers diverse jazz career as a saxophonist, bass clarinetist, composer, arranger, leader of bob mintzer is a. Bob mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the yellowjackets. Originally written for the buddy rich band and later recorded by bob s own big band on their incredible journey album, this tune with an irresistible funk groove features energetic writing for all and lots of solo room for lead tenor sax. Gary kent is the speaker director of the incredible journey, a tv program that airs on 9gem across. It was a oneoff project initia book bob mintzer for shows and concerts at heavy rotation booking agency. Hornman and the source in 1983 bob put a big band together to play at the club owned by mike and randy brecker called seventh avenue south.
Five of his subsequent big band cds were nominated for grammys, one of which. As recorded by the bob mintzer big band on their album of the same name, this bright samba for better bands assigns the main solos to tenor and bari sax, with the option of adding trumpet to the solo lineup. John abercrombie, peter erskine, bob mintzer, john patitucci. Dave bargerons trombone solo on tribute is both passionate and soulful. This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm changes, playing in time, latin considerations, harmonic tension, use of space and pacing your solos, soloing. A beautiful story so moving that it stays in the mind constantly. Bob mintzers most popular book is playing jazz piano. Finding themselves separated from their owners by 200 miles, the trio sets out on a perilous trek to find their family. Oct 02, 2002 bob was the guest soloist on our spring tour in 1986. Bob was the guest soloist on our spring tour in 1986. Albums include the hudson project, dear diz every day i. Yes, it has some brightness and edge when pushed but much darker and fatter than i had anticipated especially when played at lower volumes.
Read about computer from bob mintzer big bands incredible. The ring soloist, tenor saxophone michael brecker soloist, trumpet randy brecker writtenby mintzer 5. Flying soloist, tenor saxophone bob mintzer writtenby mintzer 9. The incredible journey by sheila burnford scholastic. Over the years, he also learned to play bass clarinet, soprano sax, and guitar. Bob mintzer booking, book bob mintzer for live shows. They have to go two hundred and thirty miles to find their owner at a river canoeing. Recorded by the bob mintzer big band on the album incredible journey, this laid back basie excursion starts with a 32bar expandable piano solo backed by. Building a solo, particularly on peter erskines bass desires, each melodymaker starts out quietly and builds gradually, heating up degree by degree. Bob mintzer sheet music world free sheet music pdf, midi, mp3. Song information for computer bob mintzer big band on allmusic.
Led by instinct, a young retriever, an old bull terrier and a selfsufficient siamese cat face hunger, a dangerous bear, rushing rivers and much more along the way. Im exhilarated and humbled by music on a daily basis. The incredible journey by sheila burnford goodreads. Incredible journey bob mintzer big band credits allmusic.
The grammy award winner has been involved as a saxophonist and bandleader in countless cd recordings. Robert alan mintzer born january 27, 1953 is an american jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. Recorded at clinton recording studios, new york, apr. As recorded by the bob mintzer big band on incredible journey, a recurring melodic motif, driving funk groove, and fullyvoiced harmonic landscape give this chart real substance and audience appeal. Between a bevy of sideman dates, longstanding gigs with yellowjackets and his own big band, and periodic small ensemble recordings like the unassuming and heartfelt in the moment art of life, 2007, bob mintzer has remained one of the busiest woodwind multiinstrumentalists in jazz for nearly four decades, since first cutting his teeth as youngster with drum legendmentor buddy rich. Originally written for the buddy rich band and later recorded by bobs own big band on their incredible journey album, this tune with an irresistible funk groove features energetic writing for all and lots of solo room for lead tenor sax. The incredible journey is the best book i have ever read. Art of the big band soloist, tenor saxophone bob mintzer writtenby r. Bob mintzer began playing by ear at an early age, and actually took lessons on the clarinet before taking up the tenor sax, for which he was best known, in high school.
The incredible journey sheila burnford i had heard of the film homeward bound but did not know that it was inspired by this novel. These are not the usual talking animals in fetching outfits nothing in this book seem impossible for reallife cats and dogs. As recorded by the bob mintzer big band on their album of the same name, this bright samba for better bands assigns the main solos to tenor and bari sax, with. Rafael navarro bob mintzer bop boy tenor mouthpiece now, you would think with a baffle that high that the bop boy would be incredible bright but i did not find that to be the case at all. His compositions are part of the standard repertoire of modern bigband literature. Instinct told them the way home lay to the west, and so the brave young labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable siamese. Mintzer incredible journey sheet music complete collection. Bob mintzer booking, book bob mintzer for live shows, events. With chord names, introductory text, performance notes and instructional text. The collaborative relationship between mintzer and erskine is the central nervous system upon which this entire journey is constructed.
First published in 1961, the incredible journey tells the story of three pets. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The incredible journey is a 1963 liveaction walt disney film based on the novel the incredible journey by sheila burnford. Also excellent soloing by randy brecker, peter erskine, don gronick, and mintzer himself. The incredible journey 1995 read online free book by. Bob mintzer sheet music world free sheet music pdf. Jun 04, 2016 rafael navarro bob mintzer bop boy tenor mouthpiece now, you would think with a baffle that high that the bop boy would be incredible bright but i did not find that to be the case at all. While touring with the yellowjackets or his own quartet, or big band, mintzer writes music for big band, various small bands, saxophone quartets, orchestral and concert band music. Robert alan mintzer born january 27, 1953 is an american jazz saxophonist, composer. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. It depicts the suffering and stress of an arduous journey, together with the. As a young person, he recalls, i was just attracted to all kinds of music. Funk digital sheet music for jazz band, complete collection.
Amazing reach by bob kenselaar, published on november 12, 2012 at all about jazz. Hes got everything from the laidback swing of tribute to the funkybop of computer. Slo funk credits don grolnick piano lincoln goines bass. The incredible journey book report by sean woo on prezi. Bob mintzer saxophonist, composerarranger, educator. There are always new things to consider and develop. Amazon price new from used from audio cd please retry. Find album credit information for incredible journey bob mintzer big band on allmusic allmusic. Bob mintzer is an american jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. Music profile for bob mintzer, born 27 january 1953.
Narrated by rex allen, the film follows the adventure of luath the labrador retriever, bodger the bull terrier and tao the siamese cat syn cat as they journey 250 miles 400 km through the canadian wilderness to return to their home. Jun 17, 2019 robert alan mintzer born january 27, is an american jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. Jul 05, 2000 from the youngest childto the oldest grownup, there is something here for everyone. Albums include the hudson project, dear diz every day i think of you, and turned to blue. A classic canadian story of the bravery and ingenuity of three animals who find their way home. Incredible journey by sheila burnford is a timeless classic, which narrates the arduous and brave journey taken by three pet animals towards the family they love over harsh and dangerous terrain, and is an emotionally rich story, which will move the reader and will leave him with a glow of satisfaction. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes. The owner left them home and had somebody look after them.
This incredible journey big band arrangement by bob mintzer is available in pdf format. Moonlight serenade soloist, tenor saxophone bob mintzer writtenby g. The music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. The incredible journey is a donor funded ministry passionate about communicating the gospel of christ.
Tribute by composer performer, jazz ensemble big band. Recorded the bob mintzer big band on their dmp album spectrum, this crowdpleasing swing shuffle in the great basie tradition shines the solo spotlight on piano, with optional solo changes also provided for tenor sax and trumpet. Bob mintzer big band incredible journey 1985, cd discogs. I havent done many saxophone solos from big band recordings, so i let my current bob mintzer kick lead me into his big band work. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
It depicts the suffering and stress of an arduous journey, together with the unwavering loyalty and courage of the three animals. The bob mintzer big band began an association with the manchester craftsmens guild mcg jazz label beginning in 2004, after a long relationship with dmp that resulted in 12 albums. Louis postdispatch i have read the incredible journey with much enjoyment. Read about computer from bob mintzer big bands incredible journey and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. He attended the interlochen arts academy, michigan from 1969 to 1970. Listen to incredible journey by sheila burnford at.
This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm changes. Robert alan mintzer born january 27, is an american jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. I think sheila burnford is the best descriptive writer ive ever read. If you havent heard his big band recordings, check them out, i highly recommend them. About incredible journey digital sheet music for jazz band, complete collection. Solos are assigned to alto and tenor sax, and paying very careful attention to articulations throughout will yield best results.
B o b m i n t z e r biography tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger bob mintzer recorded his first big band album in 1983, when he was leading an allstar jazz orchestra at his friends michael and randy breckers club seventh avenue south in manhattan. Bob mintzer leads the ensemble with a wideopen attitude toward solo space, while john abercrombie matches that spirit with several different guitar textures. These charts were brand spanking new at the time and a joy to play. Mintzer was born and raised in a jewish family in new rochelle, new york, on january 27, 1953. Incredible journey, jazz big band arrangement, kendor music and thousands more titles. Fiction sheila burnfords timeless childrens classic is the courageous and heartwarming story of three runaway pets. Download and print incredible journey drums sheet music for jazz ensemble by bob mintzer from sheet music direct. One of my close friends wanted me to watch the film but somehow we never got around to it. Bob mintzer has 37 books on goodreads with 73 ratings. Bobs exceptional tenor is the primary story teller in the plot and theme provided by his brilliant compositions and arrangements. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Incredible journey soloist, baritone saxophone roger rosenberg soloist, tenor saxophone bob mintzer writtenby mintzer 7.
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