Trombonist, educator and composer Peter Lin has released his debut album titled, With Respect with his group Peter Lin The Lintet. Lin received his B.A. Music from William Paterson University and MM for Jazz Trombone Studies at Rutgers University. He is currently a faculty member at Jazz House Kids in Montclair, NJ. With Respect delivers nonet playing on seven tracks. Five are jazz arrangements of Chinese and Taiwanese popular songs, one original composition by Lin and one arrangement of a Slide Hampton tune. The music and playing is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition and Lin’s playing is melodic and his tone is big, warm and he has good control of his intonation and phrasing. The five horn writing is exquisite, the music is swinging and sways on the Latin feels, with solos that are highly musical. That’s the short of it!
With Respect
Forgotten Times
Sweet as Honey
The Moon Represents My Heart
Born Here, From There
My Blues
Rose, Rose, I Love You
Evening Primrose
Musicians:
Peter Lin - trombone, arrangements and composition
Anthony Nelson Jr. - soprano and tenor saxophone & flute
Anthony Ware - alto saxophone
Benjamin Kovacs - tenor saxophone
James Zollar - trumpet
Oscar Williams II - piano
Charlie Sigler - guitar
Ben Rubens - bass
Nic Cacioppo - drums
Winard Harper - drums
Release Date: July 16, 2018
Self-Released
32 minutes
Stunning arrangements and the original by Lin is equally brilliant. The band has a memorable ensemble sound and Lin shows his skills as a leader, arranger, composer and soloist.