Name:
Jason Mingledorff
Nickname:
Big Wind
Instrument:
Sax, Cowbell, Backup Vocals
Date of Birth:
June 19th
Musical Influences:
My musical influences include so much that I don't know where to start. As far as saxophonists go Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, and Lee Allen are currently the first that come to mind. Different artists that I love include: Stevie Wonder, Kool and the Gang (pre-JT), the Meters, the Beatles, Van Morrison, James Brown, Prince, Michael Jackson (pre-white), and Me'shell Ndegeocello.
Favorite Song(s):
I love "Deacon Blues" by Steely Dan and "Keep on Smilin'" by Wet Willie, plus I always love to play "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?"
Favorite Road Restaurant:
That all-you-can-eat catfish in the middle of nowhere in Mississippi. [ed. note: Long's Fish Camp in Enterprise, MS]
Favorite Road Meal:
Kobe steak in Kobe, Japan
Favorite Movie(s):
Spinal Tap!, Kill Bill
Favorite way to kill time on the road:
Read
What do you like most about playing on the road?
Checking out what all the different cities have to offer: primarily new restaurants, museums, and shopping.
What do you like least about playing on the road?
Being away from my wife and our son.
Favorite show or club away from NOLA and/or favorite road memory:
With PGF, the first gig in San Francisco after Hurricane Katrina will always have a special place in my heart.
Who's been your favorite guest artist(s) to sit-in with PGF?
Jeff Watkins from James Brown Band and Steve Winwood
What skill would you most like to posses that you don't already or that you don't have the time to develop?
Ninja skills!
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Contact: jason@papagrowsfunk.com
