Formed in August 2007, DR. MiNT is dedicated to the process of spontaneous composition – intuitive group improvisation focused on fluid and cohesive musical construction.

DR. MiNT is Caleb Dolister (drums), Daniel Rosenboom (trumpets), Sam Minaie (bass and loop effects), Alex Noice (guitar and sampling), and Gavin Templeton (saxophones).

Collectively, the members of DR. MiNT have played concerts with various other people and ensembles, including: PLOTZ!, the Industrial Jazz Group, Sol'Jibe, The Sonic Nation, Los Angeles Philharmonic New Music Group, Philharmonie der Nationen, Charlie Haden, Vinny Golia, Peter Epstein, Wadada Leo Smith, Ingrid Jensen, The Temptations, Butch Morris, Medulla Oblongata Ensemble, Wayne Newton, Bob Berg, Bobby Shew, Axis Trio, The Jimdangles, Bjorkestra, the Runs, Mute, Miroslav Tadic, Joe Labarbera, Adam Benjamin, David Ake, Petra Haden, Tanya Haden, Rachel Haden, Bennie Maupin, Larry Koonse, Joe La Barbera, David Rosenboom, Brian Lynch, Clint Strong, Tim Hagens, and many more…