L I N K S (Click on the images to connect to the links below)

Tom Richmond

Andy Martin

Andy Martin is a guy who simply doesn't understand how hard the trombone really is -Andy is one of the best ever. Check out his site, and note the S.F. Giants link!

Bernie Dresel

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Brian McKnight

Few performers are as versatile as singer, composer and producer Brian McKnight. Well respected for his skills on the piano and guitar, McKnight can slide effortlessly from playing an R&B gig at New York's Radio City Music Hall to a sanctified gospel church in South LA to a swinging jazz club in Europe. And all the while, his trademark voice is always on point.  You can hear him on our track "Comes Love" with Take 6 on "XXL."

Carl Verheyen

Carl has amazingly strong chops on guitar - his style combines all of his many influences along with his ever-present sense of humor. His site is also way cool.

Dan Fornero

Dan Fornero is a valuable member of the Big Phat Band's trumpet section. His sparkling sound and solid pitch are matched with his great feel for playing all styles of music. Check out his new site!

Dan Higgins

Want to check out the best lead alto player of our time? Consummate pro, amazing improvisor and doubler, there ain't much Dan can't do. Ask him about the All-Southern CA Jazz Band, 1973!

Eddie Daniels

Eddie Daniels is one of the most amazing jazz players of this, or any era. I still can't believe I got him to play on all of my records. Here's his site

Eric Marienthal

If you know of a saxophone player with more energy and passion, I'd like to know about it! Eric's a good friend and has a remarkable career going for himself. His site has a lot of cool stuff.

FreeHand Systems, Inc.

The MusicPad Pro®, is an electronic sheet music display designed to eliminate the need for printed sheet music, both in performances and in musical education classes.  Check out their website for more information about this technical marvel.

Grant Geissman

I've been friends with Grant since our college days. He's one of the best guitar players I've ever heard for phrasing with a horn section. Check out his site.

Johnny Mathis

Everybody knows that Johnny Mathis is a legendary singer -did you know he's a great guy? And did you know that he swings his tail off on "XXL," the new Big Phat Band record?

Les Brockmann Music Engineering

Les Brockmann is a valuable resource for me in my studio, and is one of those engineers that gets music from every point of view; from the technical nuts and bolts to the creative spark behind it all.  Here's his site.

Luis Conte

You gotta stack Luis up with the best percussionists we've got - what a great pocket! Someday, he's gonna teach me how to pronounce "Mueva Los Huesos."

Otter Distributors

Otter Distributors® is an independent retailer and distributor specializing in the sale of hard to find independent and major music publishers and record labels.  They carry all of my charts, CD's and DVD's.

Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker was an artist of astonishing artistry.  His absence still stings.  I am proud that I got to record a track with him.  He was a great and humble man.

Peter Erskine

Peter Erskine is, in addition to being a musician's musician, and one of jazz's great drummers, a great guy. You'll love his site.

Rex Bullington Photography

Rex Bullington, renowned LA photographer, is the official photographer for the Big Phat Band.  From the studio shots of Gordon Goodwin and the entire band, to the live concert images that grace these pages, Rex's incredible eye for the "moment" captures it and turns it into a work of art.  Check out his website to get a look at his wide range of incredible images.

Sal Lozano

Sal's one of the most well-rounded musicians in our band, and his love of playing music is infectious to everyone around him.

Silverline

This is my record label, a great bunch of guys on the cutting edge of audio technology. You'll dig their site.

Take 6

Nobody can touch these guys. They are simply the best vocal group of our time, and possibly ever. Wait until you hear the track they recorded with the Big Phat Band.

Vandoren Reeds

The Sax Section of the Big Phat Band are official endorsers of the Vandoren Reed.  You can learn more about all their products on their very cool site.

Wayne Bergeron

Without Wayne, there is no Big Phat Band. A once-in-a-generation kind of player.