Peter Yellin featuring Bob Mintzer at the Douglas Beach House February 22, 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

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.

All concerts are presented at the Douglas Beach House, directly on Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay, CA, 40 minutes from SF and Silicon Valley. Doors open at 3 for buying tickets and hanging out until music starts at 4:30. Food and drinks available.

Official Website: http://www.bachddsoc.org