Peter Yellin & Bob Mintzer Quintet, Sunday at the Bach

Press release

By on Thu, February 19, 2009

Alto saxophonist and educator Pete Yellin is a native New Yorker who has toured and recorded with many of the seminal names in jazz, among them Joe Henderson (a member of Henderson’s sextet in the 60s and 70s), Tito Puente, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Eddie Palmieri, Machito, Mario Bausa and Maynard Ferguson. Featuring Akira Tana, drums; Glen Pearson, piano; Peter Barshay, bass;  Pete Yellin, alto sax; Bob Mintzer, Tenor Sax.
Saxophonist, bass clarinetist, composer, arranger, leader Mintzer has been nominated for thirteen Grammy Awards both for his solo work and big band recordings and his work with the Yellowjackets. His big band recording, Homage to Count Basie won the Grammy in the best large ensemble category for the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, 2001.
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
$35.  Doors Open at 3 PM for buying tickets, Music from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, with intermission.