Welcome to this edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - We spent some quality time with jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader Bob Mintzer discussing a wide array of topics pertaining to a long career that has been going strong since the 1970’s .. He is a force in jazz and discussed his cool years with the Yellowjackets, how jazz matters, great stories from the road, the effect he has on his fans and a whole lot more .. Dig it, my friends.