Committed to continue the momentum created by last year’s “Walk The
Walk” album in pursuit of his goal of becoming a contemporary jazz headliner,
trumpeter Rob Zinn will drop a new single, “All In,” that goes for playlist
adds on June 17. The track that bridges the gap leading to his third studio
album is produced by two-time Grammy winner Paul Brown.
Zinn wrote
“All In” with Brown and Lew Laing Jr., who crafted the rhythmic urban groove
and smooth harmonies that illumine the big city backdrop for the hornman’s cool
jazz declarations. Tapping into his diversity as a musician and composer, to
Zinn, the cut that sounds like a nocturnal drive on the coast on a summer eve
makes a statement - professionally and personally.
“I am 100%
committed, ‘all in’ this journey of becoming an international trumpet player
and composer and will remove any obstacle standing in the way of achieving my
goals. The song also speaks to the relationship that I am in, in that I am ‘all
in’ with her as my love, soulmate and life partner. Sharing this journey with
her is a beautiful thing. ‘All In’ is a statement, if you will, about the
commitments that I’ve made to my music, my artistry and my relationship - not
necessarily in that order,” said Zinn, who plays Tin Pan in Richmond, Virginia
this Saturday (June 8) with saxophonist Tony Exum Jr.
“Walk The
Walk” showcases Zinn’s versatility, incorporating funk, Latin, R&B, rock,
pop and urban jazz. With Brown in the producer’s chair and on guitar, the set
features trumpet and sax collaborations between Zinn with Andrew Neu and
Michael Paulo. Singles issued from the collection garnered global airplay and
earned most added status on the Billboard chart. The record built on Zinn’s
2016 solo debut, “Yesterday Again.”
Born in
Maryland and raised in nearby Delaware, Zinn has played trumpet and flugelhorn
in a wide array of settings - from swing and jazz big band to blues, dance and
tribute bands. A top-drawer sideman, Zinn has performed with a luminous list of
soul-jazz hitmakers, including Brown, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Adam Hawley,
Jazmin Ghent, Nick Colionne, Eric Marienthal, Kim Waters, Brian Bromberg,
Jackiem Joyner, Marion Meadows, Chieli Minucci and Ragan Whiteside. Fronting
his own band, Zinn opened for Grammy winners Norman Brown and Jeff Lorber
Fusion as well as Pieces of a Dream. This year, Zinn performed at several prominent
jazz festivals such as Berks Jazz Festival, Mallorca Jazz Festival and Sandy
Shore’s Jazz Weekender. Zinn also played 2019 gigs in popular jazz clubs such
as Philadelphia’s South paired with Neu and Spaghettini near Los Angeles where
he accompanied Brown.
While work
has only just begun on his next album, Zinn is eager to share “All In,” which
reveals growth and maturity.
“My latest
single embraces a fresh, groove centric, new type of song from me. Everything
comes from my heart. Most of my song titles have deep meaning to me and are
personal reflections about my life.
Naming a song is important. It has to mean something. I am ‘All In’ my
musical journey and my commitment to my love.”
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