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Biography
'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.
Band members
Saxophones/Woodwinds
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
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 instrument|percussion
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:
'' Swingin' for the Fences (Released Jan 23, 2001)
XXL (album)|XXL (Released Sep 23, 2003)
The Phat Pack (Released Jun 13, 2006)
Bah, Humduck& #33; a Looney Tunes Christmas (Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture) (Released 2006)
'' Act Your Age (Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band album)|Act Your Age (Released Sep 30, 2008)
'' Dave Siebels With: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band (Released December 8, 2008)
'' That's How We Roll (Released April 12, 2011)
Grade 3 (single)|Grade 3 featured on the Shine On& #33; Volume One album along with Tierney Sutton . (Released September 30, 2011)
Play With Me (single)|Play With Me featured on the Shine On& #33; Volume One album along with Amber Lily . (Released September 30, 2011)cite web|url= http://www.discogs.com/Julian-Lennon-Tin-Cup-Gypsy-Donna-Burke-Mark-Ballas-Maxi-Priest-Wendy-Parr-Monday-Michiru-Amber-Lily/release/3219282 |title=Julian Lennon, Tin Cup Gypsy, Donna Burke, Mark Ballas, Maxi Priest, Wendy Parr, Monday Michiru, Amber Lily, Tierney Sutton, Rie Fu and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band – Shine On& #33; Songs Volume One |publisher=Discogs |date=7 October 2011 |accessdate=30 October 2011
Awards and nominations
2003 Grammy Award nominations:
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album - XXL
Best Instrumental Composition - Hunting Wabbits from XXL
Best Instrumental Arrangement with Vocals - Comes Love from XXL
2006 Grammy Award nominations:
Best Instrumental Arrangement - Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes from The Phat Pack
2007 Grammy Award nominations:
Best Instrumental Arrangement - Yo Tannenbaum from Bah, Humduck& #33; A Looney Tunes Christmas
2008 Grammy Award nominations:
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album - Act Your Age
Best Instrumental Composition - Hit the Ground Running from Act Your Age
Best Instrumental Arrangement - Yesterdays from Act Your Age
References
reflist
External links
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/extras/lostmind/year/2003/2003grammy.htm LA Times Grammy award nominations database
http://www.bigphatband.com/ Home of the Big Phat Band
Category:American jazz ensembles Category:Musical groups from California Category:Grammy Award winners
