In today’s episode, your host Carl Brown introduces us to Rob Zinn who first picked up a trumpet when he was only nine years old. He has honed his craft by playing a wide variety of musical styles, everything from swing to rock and roll to funk and contemporary jazz. He landed in the contemporary jazz scene back in 2016. He is very serious about his craft and gives music a different flare. 

In today’s episode, Rob talks about his experience being in the contemporary jazz scene, his journey playing with other artists and his music-making process. In the ‘Bout It or Doubt It Segment, he gives us his opinion on Electric Vehicles and Climate Change from the Science and Technology category. In the last segment of the show, he answers questions relating to his upcoming album, his hobbies and much more. You can listen to All In, Take That and Wherever You Are. 

Episode Highlights:

02:49 Smooth Jazz is different, the expression as a jazz musician is still there but it’s a little bit more focused. It’s within the realm of melodies compared to Coltrane stuff. 

04:03 Everyone has a different writing process but for me it’s about emotions and feelings. 

08:20 What I took from the event was, you have to be careful as a sideman, especially for someone well known. Never do anything that you’ll regret later. 

10:46 I am nothing without my fans, the ones who enjoy my music. 

12:49 When you hit that stage, it’s 100% entertainment; deliver a show no matter what’s going on. 

23:46 I kind of felt this is what I’m supposed to be doing in my life. It is my passion and I’m so glad I started. 

28:19 All I can do is be true to myself as an artist. 

42:36 My new album is a representation of who I am as an artist. 

45:27 I also think that people have to create what they want. 

Fresh Coast Jazz Festival

Rob Zinn