After graduating from the Interlochen Arts Academy in 1970, Mintzer made his mark as a soloist, mainly on the tenor saxophone and the bass clarinet but is also proficient on flute, EWI, and other saxophones and clarinets.
Mintzer made his mark as a soloist on the tenor saxophone. This was mainly. Mintzer made his mark as a soloist on the bass clarinet. This was mainly. Mintzer is also proficient on flute. Mintzer is also proficient on EWI. Mintzer is also proficient on other saxophones and clarinets. Mintzer was graduating from the Interlochen Arts Academy in 1970.