The Eric Mintel Quartet have been thrilling audiences of all ages with their electrifying jazz for over 25 years, including two performances at the White House by invitation of Presidents Bill Clinton (1998) and Barack Obama (2011), several concerts at the Kennedy Center, a special concert at the United Nations, and countless accolades.
Featuring pianist and composer Eric Mintel, Nelson Hill (sax/flute), Jack Hegyi (bass), and Dave Mohn (drums), the EMQ is best known for their tribute to Dave Brubeck and performance of many Eric Mintel originals. Eric was a featured guest on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR, the Quartet has opened for Dave Brubeck at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, they have appeared on the QVC television network. and they’ve been featured in many jazz and newspaper publications including Down Beat, Jazz Times, Hot House Jazz, and Jazziz magazines, as well as The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Savannah Times, Baltimore Sun, and others. The Quartet also spreads their “Jazz Education” and “Entrepreneurship in Jazz” to colleges and universities. Eric Mintel and Nelson Hill are Yamaha endorsed performing artists. Dave Mohn is endorsed by Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth, and Bucks County Drum Co.