Freddie Mendoza Quintet

Tue, Feb 25

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Freddie Mendoza Quintet! Freddie Mendoza – Trombone Brian Bettger – Trumpet Morris Nelms – Piano Billy Satterwhite – Bass Daniel Sanchez - Drums Freddie Mendoza, a native of San Antonio, Texas, has been a prominent figure in the Austin music scene since 1987, recognized as one of the city’s top-call trombonists. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, Southwest Texas State, and Teachers College Columbia University in New York. Freddie's musical talents have taken him across the U.S. and internationally, performing a wide range of styles, from 1940s big band to Latin jazz. He has shared the stage with jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Printup, Marvin Stamm, Clark Terry, Al Grey, Frank Foster, Bill Watrous, Rob McConnell, Bob Mintzer, and Harry Connick, Jr. He has been recognized by the Clarksville/West-End Artist’s/Critics Poll as “Best Trombone Player in Austin” and “Best Arranger in Austin.” His work as a performer, composer, and arranger has been featured on over 50 recordings with labels such as Castle Rock Entertainment, RCA/Victor, and Touchstone Pictures. Previously, Freddie served as the Director of Jazz Studies at Texas State University and the University of Indianapolis, as well as Assistant Professor of Jazz Trombone at Ball State University. He remains in high demand as a consultant, clinician, and director for numerous educational groups both in the U.S. and abroad. Now residing in Austin, Freddie continues his dynamic career in music performance, composition, arranging, and education. Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! 22 free parking spaces onsite are first-come-first-serve. Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.