Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

Album "Act Your Age" by the Big Phat Band

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 1940s, 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 1999, the group comprises many of Los Angeles' most acclaimed studio musicians, and has to date released six albums under Silverline Records.

Band members

Saxophones/Woodwinds

Trumpets

Trombones

Rhythm section

Temporary players

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:

Discography

Awards and nominations

2003 Grammy Award nominations:

2006 Grammy Award nominations:

2007 Grammy Award nominations:

2008 Grammy Award nominations:

2012 Grammy Award nominations:

2014 Grammy Award wins:

2015 Grammy Award nominations:

References

  1. ↑ "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! Songs Volume One". Discogs. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.

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