Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is an 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. While using a similar instrumentation to the traditional big bands of the 1930s and 40s, the Big Phat Band has a highly contemporary sound, highlighted by driving rhythms, fast, almost frantic tempos, less emphasis on the melodic line, and extreme virtuosity. On rare occasions, the band uses vocalists or adapts its pieces to accompany dancing. Formed in 2000, the group comprises many of Los Angeles' most acclaimed studio musicians, and has to date released five albums under Silverline Records.
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Eric Marienthal - 1st Alto Saxophone/Soprano Saxophone/Piccolo/Flute
Sal Lozano - 2nd Alto Saxophone/Piccolo/Flute/Clarinet
Brian Scanlon - 1st Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute
Jeff Driskill - 2nd Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute
Jay Mason - Baritone Saxophone/Bass Clarinet/Flute
Wayne Bergeron - 1st Trumpet
Bob Summers - 2nd Trumpet
Willie Murillo - 3rd Trumpet
Dan Fernero - 4th Trumpet
Dan Savant - 5th Trumpet
Andy Martin - 1st Trombone
Charlie Morillas - 2nd Trombone
Francisco Torres - 3rd Trombone
Craig Ware/Craig Gosnell - Bass Trombone
Gordon Goodwin - Piano/Tenor Sax/Soprano Sax
Andrew Synowiec - Guitar
Rick Shaw - Bass
Bernie Dresel - Drums
Brad Dutz (Percussion)
Dan Higgins - 1st Alto Saxophone (Swingin' For The Fences)
Ray Brinker (Drumkit)
Grant Geissman - Guitar
(Swingin' For The Fences, XXL, The Phat Pack, Act Your Age)
Carl Verheyen (Guitar)
Luis Conte - percussion
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:
2003 Grammy Award nominations:
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