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==Bitcoin Involvement==
==Bitcoin Involvement==
Beginning in spring of 2014, Mintzer receive media attention for advocating the use of bitcoin. In May 2014, he co-directed a bitcoin-themed music festival at the New York City Bitcoin Center. The Ross Mintzer Band played at the festival.<ref name=Macheel /><ref>[http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000267430 "The Bitcoin Uprising."] CNBC. April 16, 2014</ref><ref>[http://moneyandtech.com/apr21-news-update-2/ “Japan BTC ATM, Paris Bitcoin Center, US Bitcoin Boulevard.”] Money and Tech. April 21, 2014</ref><ref>Gilson, Cyril. [http://cointelegraph.com/news/111335/free_nyc_bitcoin_festival_gets_stimulating_support “Free NYC Bitcoin Festival gets Stimulating Support.”] Coin Telegraph. May 1, 2014</ref>
Beginning in spring of 2014, Mintzer receive media attention for advocating the use of bitcoin. In May 2014, he co-directed a bitcoin-themed music festival at the New York City Bitcoin Center. The Ross Mintzer Band played at the festival.<ref name=Macheel /><ref>[http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000267430 "The Bitcoin Uprising."] CNBC. April 16, 2014</ref><ref>[http://moneyandtech.com/apr21-news-update-2/ “Japan BTC ATM, Paris Bitcoin Center, US Bitcoin Boulevard.”] Money and Tech. April 21, 2014</ref><ref>Gilson, Cyril. [http://cointelegraph.com/news/111335/free_nyc_bitcoin_festival_gets_stimulating_support “Free NYC Bitcoin Festival gets Stimulating Support.”] Coin Telegraph. May 1, 2014</ref>

==Singles==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! width="150pt"|Year
! width="150pt"|Title
|-
| 2013
| Victory
|-
| 2013
| World Goes Round
|-
|2013
|Lost in America<ref>[http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-The-Ross-Mintzer-Band_24824218 "MTV Italy."</ref>
|}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:07, 26 September 2014

Ross Mintzer
Background information
Born1987
New York, New York
GenresPop, Rock, Jazz, Electronic
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone
Years active2005–present
Websitehttp://www.rossmintzerband.com/

Ross Mintzer is an American musician, born and raised in New York.[1] He was selected to play in the 47th Annual Grammy Music Awards in Los Angeles and is a member of The Ross Mintzer Band.

Early Life

Mintzer began learning the saxophone at age 8, after influence by his uncle, Bob Mintzer, a Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophone player.[2] He also plays tenor saxophone, flute, and guitar, in addition to singing and composing.[1]

He formally studied music during high school at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and then during college at the Manhattan School of Music.[2][3] In high school, he played tenor sax in jazz combo and jazz band. He has studied privately with New York saxophonist, Marc Mommaas.[4]

In 2005, Mintzer was one of 29 high school students selected for the Gibson/Baldwin Jazz Ensembles for the 47th Annual Grammy Music Awards in Los Angeles.[5] That same year, he was a featured performer on the National Public Radio program “From the Top."[6][7] He was also a co-winner in Downbeat Magazine’s 28th Annual Student Awards in the Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist category.[4]

Jazziz magazine invited him to perform on its compilation album “Jazziz on Disc,” a limited-edition collector's CD issued with the October 2005 edition.[8][9]

Career

After college, Mintzer traveled to teach music. In 2009, he began touring around the country with fellow Interlochen alumnus Mike Thurber to hold music clinics for young musicians.[10] From October 2011 to February 2012, he taught English and music in Karachi, Pakistan to children at The Garage School.[11] He also organized music events for the students and directed a girls’ choir.[1][12]

Mintzer was the guitarist and composer for Remington, a duo with bassist Mike Thurber, which became a trio with the addition of drummer Greg Evans.[3][13] In 2012, he formed The Ross Mintzer Band. According to the band website, they have released two singles and one music video, and have performed in Chicago, St. Louis, Boulder, Madison, Los Angeles, and New York City.[14]

Bitcoin Involvement

Beginning in spring of 2014, Mintzer receive media attention for advocating the use of bitcoin. In May 2014, he co-directed a bitcoin-themed music festival at the New York City Bitcoin Center. The Ross Mintzer Band played at the festival.[11][15][16][17]

Singles

Year Title
2013 Victory
2013 World Goes Round
2013 Lost in America[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c Element Prime Magazine. "Change Makers: Ross Mintzer." March 2012
  2. ^ a b Schweitzer, Callie. "Home-Grown Talent Chosen for Grammy Band." Larchmont Gazette.
  3. ^ a b "The Giving Tree with Remington." Flavor Pill archives
  4. ^ a b Enright, Ed. "Broad Sounds." Downbeat Magazine. June 2005. pg. 114
  5. ^ "Students from Across the Nation Chosen by The GRAMMY Foundation to Participate in Prestigious Gibson/Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles Program" The Grammy Foundation press release. Jan. 6, 2005
  6. ^ "Show 125: Winona Lake, Indiana." June 18, 2005
  7. ^ "Best Friends Make the Best Music." "From the Top." NPR. Nov. 1, 2006
  8. ^ "Jazziz on disc. October 2005 Ed. 5" University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries
  9. ^ "Jazziz October 2005 Compilation." ASIN: B002EDAME0
  10. ^ "Band Offers Summer Program to Kids in Michigan." From the Top
  11. ^ a b Macheel, Tanaya. “How Bitcoin Helps Afghan Girls Achieve Financial Freedom.” Coindesk. June 7, 2014
  12. ^ Mustafa, Shabina. "Farewell to our American friend!" The Garage School. Feb. 20, 2012
  13. ^ Bialczak, Mark. "Evans Brings Remington North for Homecoming." Music Notebook. Syracuse.com. Feb. 7, 2008
  14. ^ "The Ross Mintzer Band." Accessed Aug. 5, 2013
  15. ^ "The Bitcoin Uprising." CNBC. April 16, 2014
  16. ^ “Japan BTC ATM, Paris Bitcoin Center, US Bitcoin Boulevard.” Money and Tech. April 21, 2014
  17. ^ Gilson, Cyril. “Free NYC Bitcoin Festival gets Stimulating Support.” Coin Telegraph. May 1, 2014
  18. ^ [http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-The-Ross-Mintzer-Band_24824218 "MTV Italy."
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