Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is a Grammy-nominated 18-piece Jazz ensemble based in California comprised of Wayne Bergeron, Bernie Dresel, Jeff Driskill, Brad Dutz, Daniel Fornero, Sal Lozano, Eric Marienthal, Andy Martin, Jay Mason, Charlie Morilles, Dan Savant, Brian Scanlon, Rick Shaw, Bob Summers, Andrew Synowiec, Francisco Torres, Craig Ware and led by Gordon Goodwin. Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, of the group's performance pieces, as well as playing piano and occasionally tenor saxophone. While using a similar instrumentation to the traditional big bands of the 1930s and 40s, the Big Phat Band has a highly contemporary sound, highlighted by driving rhythms, fast, almost frantic tempos, less emphasis on the melodic line, and extreme virtuosity. The band does rarely use vocalists, or adapt its pieces to accompany dancing. Formed in 2000, the group comprises many of Los Angeles' most acclaimed studio musicians, To date the Big Phat Band Has released four albums not including the soundtrack to "Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas" and is represented by immergent records.