(1961-11-17) November 17, 1961 (age 62) Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
Jazz, symphonic music, world music
Occupation(s)
Composer, arranger, conductor
Years active
1989–present
Labels
Blue Note, ACT, Transparent, Geffen, BMG – Modern Recordings
Website
www.vincemendoza.net
Musical artist
Vince Mendoza (born November 17, 1961)[1] is an American composer, music arranger and conductor. He debuted as a solo artist in 1989, and is known for his work conducting the Metropole Orkest and WDR Big Band Köln, as well as arranging music for musicians such as John Scofield, Joni Mitchell, Michael Brecker and Björk. Over the course of his career, he has won seven Grammy Awards and one Latin Grammy Award and has been nominated for a total of 38 between the two awards.
^"Biography: Vince Mendoza". AMG. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
VinceMendoza (born November 17, 1961) is an American composer, music arranger and conductor. He debuted as a solo artist in 1989, and is known for his...
by VinceMendoza) "Crucible for Crisis" Brian Lynch, composer (Brian Lynch Big Band) "Love, a Beautiful Force" VinceMendoza, composer (VinceMendoza, Terell...
sudden death in 1988. Dick Bakker then held the baton until 2005, when VinceMendoza took over. He gave the orchestra a more international character. In...
international level." In 2016, Bob Mintzer was engaged as chief conductor, and VinceMendoza was introduced as the band's new "Composer in Residence". WDR Big Band...
origin in the 1990s when VinceMendoza asked him to play on Mendoza's first album. As director of the Metropole Orchestra, Mendoza collaborated with Scofield...
If You Really Want – Raul Midón with Metropole Orkest conducted by VinceMendoza Best Jazz Instrumental Album Emanon – The Wayne Shorter Quartet Diamond...
Brun Sketches, a 2012 EP by Newton Faulkner Sketches, a 1994 album by VinceMendoza Sketches, a 1972 album by Chris Connor Sketches, a 2014 album by Inga...
Diary (NYC, 1995) An American Diary: The Dreamings (NYC, 1997) With VinceMendoza Start Here (World Pacific, 1990) Jazzpaña (Atlantic, 1993) Sketches...
Asian American Orchestra – Far East Suite Tom Harrell – Time's Mirror VinceMendoza – Epiphany Sam Rivers' Rivbea All-Star Orchestra – Inspiration 2001...
conducted by VinceMendoza) Brian Lynch – "Crucible for Crisis" (Brian Lynch Big Band) VinceMendoza – "Love, A Beautiful Force" (VinceMendoza, Terell Stafford...
Pathways – Dave Holland Octet 54 – Metropole Orkest, John Scofield & VinceMendoza Best Latin Jazz Album Chucho's Steps – Chucho Valdés and the Afro-Cuban...
0:31 12. "PPA" (featuring Fabolous) Carter Epps Chris Mendoza John Jackson Byrd VinceMendoza Mark Byrd 3:40 13. "Oprah and Gayle" (featuring Benny the...
percussionist Arto Tuncboyacian and Dino Saluzzi, who plays bandoneon. VinceMendoza provided some of the string arrangements. All songs by Ástor Piazzolla...
nominations were announced on November 10 on a livestream by Arooj Aftab, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Jimmy Jam, Jon Bon Jovi, Samara Joy, Muni Long, Cheryl...
performed with an orchestra, featuring orchestral arrangements by VinceMendoza. The album also contained remakes of "A Case of You" and the title track...
for three Latin Grammy Awards in 2009 for his latest album, Regência: VinceMendoza performed with the Metropole Orchestra. He was nominated for Record...
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