Vince Mendoza has been at the forefront of the jazz scene as a composer and recording artist for the last 25 years. The wide scope of his works demonstrates an extraordinary understanding of many musical languages. He has written scores of compositions and arrangements for big band, extended compositions for chamber and symphonic orchestra settings and his jazz composing credits read like a who's who ofthe best modern instrumentalists, singers and composers. Heralded by critics as a master of contemporary idioms, composer and arranger Vince Mendoza has become a primary choice for the world's most sophisticated contemporary musicians. Vince was recently honored with a Grammy Award for his work on the Joe Zawinul "Brown Street" album on Heads Up records. It is his 4th Grammy and 16th nomination.
Grammy Awards
a. 2000 Best Instrumental Arrangement accompanying vocal Both Sides Now
b. 2003 Best Instrumental Arrangement accompanying vocal Woodstock
c. 2006 Best Large Jazz Ensemble Recording Some Skunk Funk
d. 2007 Best Instrumental Arrangement In a Silent Way