Traditions in transformation! ...an incredibly moving collection of works that contributes to the unique voice of AAPI's as well as the dynamic cultural force that jazz represents.
While "identity" has become a loaded term in America, it remains relevant in the arts as cultural identity and shared experience provide the human foundation for creative work valuing community and tradition. On their debut album, New York's Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Jazz Collective, led by Taiwanese-American trombonist Peter Lin, honor their histories through the celebration of the imagination and the music that follows. Founded in 2019, the collective performs jazz-infused arrangements of classic and traditional Asian songs, as well as provocative original works from the group. Joining the quintet of Lin on trombone, Erena Terakubo on alto saxophone & flute, pianist Michael Bond, Daseul Kim on bass, and drummer Wen-Ting Wu, are guests, vocalist Mỹ Tâm Huynh and Brandon Choi on trumpet.
"...thrilling variety of musical influences ... I'm already hooked on 'Alishan Girl' which is simply too easy to groove with and transports me..." Hot House (NYC)
Track Listing:
1 Emperor's Stride 4:37
2 Alishan Girl 6:06
3 A Town With an Ocean View 4:58
4 City of Sadness 7:58
5 Anh Đâu Em Đó 4:14
6 Dahil Sa Iyo 6:28
7 Magpie's New Year's Day 3:03
8 Ringo Oiwake 4:37
9 Moonlight Densetsu 3:27
10 Tank! 6:41
11 Bèo Dạt Mây Trôi 5:17
Performers:
AAPI JAZZ COLLECTIVE is:
Peter Lin - trombone
Erena Terakubo - alto sax, flute
Mike Bond - piano
Daseul Kim - bass
Wen-Ting Wu - drums
Special Guests:
Mỹ Tâm Huynh - vocals (5,9,11)
Brandon Choi - trumpet (3,5,9,10,11)
Production Info:
Produced by Peter Lin
Recorded February 21, 2024 by Chris Sulit
at Trading 8s Studio, Paramus, NJ
Mixed by David Kowalski
at The Singularity, Hackensack, NJ
Mastered by Gene Paul
at G&J Audio, Jersey City, NJ
Peter Lin photo by Chris Drukker
Band photo by Ivania Moreira
Cover design & layout by John Bishop
Reviews of Identity
Paris Move (Thierry De Clemensat)
An Expansive Musical Journey: Peter Lin's Identity Bridges Continents and Traditions.
From the very first notes of Emperor's Stride, the opening track of Identity, it becomes immediately clear that this is one of the most captivating albums to cross our path in recent memory. With the adventurous spirit reminiscent of Vietnamese-French guitarist ...
