Vince Mendoza was born on November 17,1961 and is an American composer, music arranger and conductor.
14 Facts About Vince Mendoza
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Vince Mendoza debuted as a solo artist in 1989, and is known for his work conducting the Metropole Orkest and WDR Big Band Koln, as well as arranging music for musicians such as John Scofield, Joni Mitchell, Michael Brecker and Bjork.
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Vince Mendoza wrote music for his high school jazz ensemble, later continuing studies in music composition at Ohio State University.
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Vince Mendoza moved to Los Angeles in 1983, where he completed a master's degree in composition at USC Thornton School of Music.
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In Los Angeles, Vince Mendoza began to make connections in the music industry, arranging music for television and recordings, and for artists such as Peter Erskine, Charlie Haden and Rickie Lee Jones.
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Vince Mendoza was signed to Blue Note Records, with whom he released Start Here and Instructions Inside.
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In 1994, Vince Mendoza released a big band album called Sketches, collaborating with the WDR Big Band.
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In 1995, Vince Mendoza began his work with the Dutch Metropole Orkest and was appointed the principal guest conductor in 1998.
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In 1999, Vince Mendoza composed the music and conducted the London Symphony Orchestra to on his album Epiphany.
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Vince Mendoza provided arrangements for Bjork's Vespertine and Lars von Trier's score to Dancer in the Dark.
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Vince Mendoza's arrangements are heard on recordings by Gregory Porter, Chaka Khan, Elvis Costello, Robbie Williams, Robert Glasper, Bobby McFerrin, Sting, as well as Herbie Hancock and Al Jarreau.
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Vince Mendoza has served as the guest conductor for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, among others.
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In 2021, Vince Mendoza released an album entitled Freedom Over Everything in collaboration with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.
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Vince Mendoza is the composer-in-residence with the WDR Big Band.