Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

Next date: Friday, April 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM

"I was immediately taken by Gordon’s contemporary musical viewpoint, the dynamics of his “Big Phat Band,” its bevy of superb soloists, and the exhilaration of its sound." - Quincy Jones

"Gordon, you’ve discovered another new way to make the best music happen. Your compositional inventiveness is still the most unique in existence. Your music shows again how unparalleled you are as a creator of the best jazz. You still lead the pack for me, and I’m humbly proud to know you and your work." - Dave Grusin

"Trying to describe the towering talents of Gordon Goodwin is one of my most frustrating but little secret pleasures. He is a gifted and creative pianist, an explosive and 'kick butt,' sax player, an arranger of absolutely no limit of musical styles and composer of some of the best (and cleverly titled) compositions ever. He is a man of exquisite musical taste. I am truly blessed to have him in my life." - Johnny Mathis

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About Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is known for its explosive big band sound and fascinating energy. Led by composer Gordon Goodwin, this virtuosic group fuses movie scores, big band jazz, and contemporary arrangements, captivating audiences worldwide. Comprising 18 of Los Angeles' finest musicians, the Big Phat Band takes the big band tradition into the new millennium with a contemporary, highly original sound.

Gordon L. Goodwin is an American pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and conductor. He won four Grammy Awards and three Daytime Emmy Awards and received over 20 Grammy nominations for his compositions and arrangements.

Audiences are taken on a musical journey by Goodwin’s clever and insightful arrangements. They are treated to a variety of styles, including Latin, blues, and swing, as well as classical and hard-hitting jazz. He won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement for The Incredits, from Pixar’s film The Incredibles.

The Big Phat Band has recorded and performed with many of the most prominent names in the entertainment business, including Madonna, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Johnny Mathis, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Toni Braxton, and Supertramp. The Big Phat Band produced many jazz soloists and recording artists, such as Eric Marienthal and Wayne Bergeron, who were each nominated for a Grammy.

Goodwin’s cinematic scoring and orchestration craft can be heard in such films as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Escape to Witch Mountain, Get Smart, Glory Road, National Treasure, The Incredibles, Remember the Titans, Armageddon, The Majestic, Con Air, Gone In 60 Seconds, Enemy of the State, Star Trek Nemesis and the classic cult film Attack of The Killer Tomatoes. Goodwin’s soundtrack to Looney Tunes’ Bah HumDuck! – a wacky Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck riff on the classic A Christmas Carol – also features the Big Phat Band’s patented sound.

Live music shows are presented in the historic Banyan Bowl amphitheater, an acoustically stunning amphitheater under a spectacular geodesic dome.

 

Thanks to our Jazz Season Sponsors and Partners Special thanks to Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens’ season sponsors and partners:  Steinway & Sons, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs, Panter, Panter, & Sampedro P.A., WLRN, and WDNA.

The Jazz Series at Pinecrest Gardens subscriptions and tickets are non-refundable. Artists, titles, and dates are subject to change.

 

 

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Banyan Bowl, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest FL, 33156, View Map