Dr. Mint

Dr. Mint: Visions and Nightmares

by Troy Collins
February 28, 2008

Dr. Mint (an acronym formed from the first letter of each member's last name) is a fledgling quintet of young West Coast improvisers. Executing a pair of spontaneously composed long-form suites with the assurance of seasoned veterans, these twenty-somethings conjure a testosterone fueled fever dream on Visions and Nightmares. Caterwauling horns, scorching metallic guitar and a thrashing prog-metal rhythm section alternates bone-crushing intensity with introspective passages and dark cinematic ambiance.

“Apocalyptica" and the titular suite were both recorded ...

Mint Records Goes Klezmer with Geoff Berner

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 17, 2011

Geoff Berner, Victory Party (Mint Records) Victory Party Introduces Klezmer to Creepy Release Date: March 08, 2011 Vancouver's Geoff Berner to make his Mint Records debut as he continues to expand his sound with his first release since completing the internationally celebrated Whiskey Rabbi trilogy. Berner's fifth full length studio album,Victory Party is produced by mastermind Josh Dolgen (Socalled) and will be released on March 8th on Mint Records. “I know this sounds extreme, but with producer Josh Dolgin's help, ...
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Barney Kessel - "One Mint Julep" (1964)

Source: Riffs on Jazz by John Anderson
October 28, 2010

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Soul of John Bigham at the Mint

Source: Michael Ricci
February 16, 2009

The singer-songwriter John Bigham has worked as a sideman for everyone from Miles Davis and Fishbone to Dr. Dre.

On his latest solo release Black John, he charts his own course of simmering, groove-heavy modern blues that belongs on a bass-heavy dancefloor as much as a rickety porch in the Delta.

The Soul of John Black Tuesday Feb 17 Price: $12 Music Style: Blues, Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Soul The Mint ...
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Preservation Hall at the Mint LA on July 5th!

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2007

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Eddie Henderson - Greg Bandy Live @ The Mint (Crescent Heights) Los Angeles 1.23.07

Source: All About Jazz
January 23, 2007

Eddie Henderson, acclaimed trumpeter will be performing 1.23.07 at 7The Mint in Los Angeles, CA. and his newly formed quartet with twice Grammy-nominated drummer Greg Bandy, pianist, Roger Friedman and bassist David Certain.

Eddie Henderson grew up in San Francisco and is one of the few trumpeters who was strongly influenced by Miles Davis' work of his early fusion period. Recent releases for Eddie include Oasis (2001 on Sirocco Jazz Limited label), So What, a tribute to Miles Davis (2003, ...
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Angelyna Martinez is coming to the legendary Mint in Los Angeles by Audience Demand

Source: All About Jazz
September 6, 2005

ANGELYNA MARTINEZ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER, 2005

*Actor, Vocalist Angelyna Martinez captivates The Mint in Los Angeles*

GOING FOR ARTIST PREVIEW/CD REVIEW

Back by Popular Request - Full Press Kit Already Provided to Your Publication Previously

Martinez a proven actress and back up vocalist (Lenny Kravitz, Maxwell and Luscious Jackson) in the industry has just released her debut jazz CD “Labor of Love.” Martinez is already receiving rave reviews from ...
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Yellowjackets' "MINT JAM" Earns GRAMMY Nomination

Source: All About Jazz
January 10, 2003

Yesterday's Grammy nominations included the Yellowjackets' MINT JAM, for best “Contemporary Jazz Album."

Given that the critically-acclaimed set was completely self-produced and distributed the well-deserved nomination came as something of a surprise. “We are extremely honored to receive our 12th Grammy nomination over a 20-year period," said co-founding member and keyboardist Russell Ferrante. “This is a bit of a shock considering the fact that MINT JAM is a self-produced and -financed 'live' double-CD with no distribution in the US. Special ...
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Yellowjackets Self Produce New Release: Mint Jam

Source: All About Jazz
July 12, 2002

In late 1999, after a 20 year career marked by numerous awards including 11 Grammy nominations, two Grammy awards and a busy touring schedule that took us around the world, we found ourselves at a crossroads. The Internet and new technologies like Napster and MP3 among others, were radically transforming and unsettling the way we all lived and conducted business. It seemed that suddenly the old models were no longer working. It was at this point, for the first time ...
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