Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

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Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is a Grammy-nominated 18-piece Jazz ensemble based in California and led by Gordon Goodwin. Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, of the group's performance pieces, as well as playing piano and occasionally tenor saxophone. Formed in 2000, the group comprises many of Los Angeles' most acclaimed jazz musicians, and has to date releases three albums under Silverline Records.

1 Band Members
2 Featured Soloists
3 Discography
4 Awards and Nominations
5 External links

[edit] Band Members

[edit] Saxophones/Woodwinds

Eric Marienthal - 1st Alto Saxophone/Soprano Saxophone/Piccolo
Sal Lozano - 2nd Alto Saxophone/Flute
Brian Scanlon - 1st Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet
Jeff Driskill - 2nd Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet
Jay Mason - Baritone Saxophone/Bass Clarinet

[edit] Trumpets

Wayne Bergeron - 1st Trumpet
Dan Fornero - 2nd Trumpet
Bob Summers - 3rd Trumpet
Dan Savant - 4th Trumpet

[edit] Trombones

Andy Martin - 1st Trombone
Alex Iles - 2nd Trombone
Charlie Morillas - 3rd Trombone
Craig Ware - 4th Trombone

[edit] Rhythm Section

Gordon Goodwin - Piano/Tenor Sax/Soprano Sax
Grant Geissman - Guitar
Rick Shaw - Bass Guitar
Bernie Dresel - Drumkit
Luis Conte - Percussion

[edit] Temp Players

Ray Brinker (Drumkit)
Carl Verheyen (Guitar)
Brad Dutz (Percussion)

[edit] Featured Soloists

The Big Phat Band have recorded and performed with many renowned musicians. In addition to the regular members of the band, the group has featured artists such as:

[edit] Discography

Swingin' for the Fences (Released Jan 23, 2001)
XXL (Released Sep 23, 2003)
The Phat Pack (Released Jun 13, 2006)

[edit] Awards and Nominations

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album nomination - XXL
Best Instrumental Composition nomination - Hunting Wabbits from XXL
Best Instrumental Arrangement with Vocals nomination - Comes Love from XXL