Where are you based?
Bloomfield, NJ
Which instruments do you / your band play? Do you sing?
Trombone
Tell us a bit about your musical background.
Started on violin (Suzuki method), played trombone in elementary school, went to school (WP & Rutgers), then just started doing gigs around town.
What are your favorite styles to play or sing?
Jazz
Are there any recent performances that were extra special for you? Or any venues you particularly love?
Just played a Taiwanese Festival called “Passport to Taiwan”.
Have you recorded any albums, EPs or singles?
New one next month: https://peterlin.bandcamp.com/album/with-respect
Do you have any exciting projects or upcoming gigs on the horizon?
Releasing the album, been trying this trombone & tenor sax quartet thing with JD Allen (TnT Quartet)
If you had to pick one each, what would you say are the best and worst things about being a professional musician?
Best: THE MUSIC. Worst: Uncertainty, vibe of community sometimes.
What have you been listening to lately?
A lot of trombonists including AL Grey and Slide Hampton
Where can people follow your work?
Hear Peter’s Music as well as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter