Bob Mintzer
- January 4, 2024
- Saxophonist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Bob Mintzer |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 27, 1953(1953-01-27) |
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | New Rochelle |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Bob Mintzer Biography
| Name | Bob Mintzer |
| Birthday | Jan 27 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | New Rochelle |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Bob Mintzer is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on January 27, 1953 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Saxophonist in the Yellowjackets and also himself the director of his own group. He instructed jazz composition classes in the University of Southern California.
He was a student with Amadeus actor He was classmates with Amadeus actor Tom Hulce at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan.
Robert Alan Mintzer (born January 27, 1953) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader.
Early in his career, Mintzer played in various big bands, including those led by Buddy Rich (1975–77), Thad Jones and Mel Lewis (1977–79), and Sam Jones (1978–80). While with Rich, he began writing big band music, and has since composed and arranged hundreds of pieces. In 2008, Mintzer and his family moved to Los Angeles, where he joined the faculty of the University of Southern California.
Both of his parents were in orchestras and symphonies.
Bob Mintzer Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Saxophonist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Bob Mintzer is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Mintzer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was attracted by a jazz quartet that was arranged by the group Jazzmobile to play in his school of choice, New Rochelle High School.
He is part of the Yellowjackets The group has been consistently voted the Best Contemporary Jazz Group in the Jazz Magazine reader polls.
Mintzer was born and raised in a Jewish family in New Rochelle, New York, on January 27, 1953. He attended the Interlochen Arts Academy, Michigan from 1969 to 1970, then was at the Hartt School of Music, Hartford, Connecticut for two years, before attending the Manhattan School of Music from 1972 to 1974.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Bob Mintzer Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Bob Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bob Mintzer celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.
What saxophone does Bob Mintzer?
Bob is still currently on faculty there. In 2016 Bob was asked to be the chief conductor of the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany. He currently holds that position. Bob Mintzer plays Eastman saxophones.
What instrument does Bob Mintzer play?
Contact. 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.
What mouthpiece does Bob Mintzer use?
Over the past year, Bob has again switched to a new mouthpiece, the Rafael Navarro Bebop Special.
How much does a cannonball tenor sax cost?
Cannonball saxophone prices will vary depending on the style and type of saxophone. Prices can range from under $500 to over $2000.
Where are Eastman saxophones made?
Our professional line of saxophones is being manufactured in Taiwan , also under the Andreas Eastman brand.