"The Ring" (1985)
The Bob Mintzer Big Band

Trumpets   Marvin Stamm, Randy Brecker, Laurie Frink, Bob Millikan
Trombones   David Bargeron, Bob Smith, Keith  OQuinn, Dave Taylor
Saxophones   Bob Mintzer, Lawrence Feldman, Peter Yellin, Michael Brecker, Bob Malach, Roger Rosenberg
Piano   Don Grolnick
Bass   Lincoln Goines
Drums   Peter Erskine
Percussion    Frankie Malabe

This selection is typical of the hard driving sound of the modern big bands. The arrangement uses a traditional jazz structure AABA.   Compare the aggressive, swinging solo of Randy Brecker on trumpet to his brother, Michael Breckers conceptual solo on tenor sax.  This composition by Bob Mintzer, displays some amazing tutti ensemble sections.  The ensemble is crisp and tight; the performance demonstrates a command and  control of a wide dynamic range. 