By Don Heckman Los Angeles – Dec. 21. (Tues.)  Bob Mintzer Big Band.  Saxophonist Mintzer is also a masterful big band arranger and composer.  Expect fireworks from his assemblage of L.A.’s finest players.  Click HERE to read an earlier review of the Mintzer Big Band.   Vibrato Grill Jazz…etc. (310) 474-9400. – Dec. 21. (Tues.) … Read More Picks of the Week: Dec. 21 – 26