Peter & I drink beer and discuss Asian fusion music while drinking Asian beers. How much do independent artists make on Spotify, Patreon, what other platforms are out there, and what is the platform of the future? How does an Asian man from white suburbia make it in Jazz and what racial issues must be overcome? Peter Lin Taiwanese-American trombonist Peter Lin is a young and creative musician active on the New Jersey and New York scene. A graduate of the esteemed jazz programs of William Paterson University (undergraduate) and Rutgers University (graduate), Peter studied with jazz trombone legends such as Slide Hampton, Steve Turre, Conrad Herwig, Robin Eubanks, Steve Davis, & Frank Lacy. He has performed with many notable artists including Slide Hampton, Winard Harper, Charli Persip, Valerie Ponomarev, JD Allen, & Radam Schwartz. Peter is also an established educator, holding a prestigious faculty position at Melissa Walker & Christian McBride’s non-profit organization, Jazz House Kids. His first record, With Respect, featured arrangements of classic Chinese and Taiwanese songs, which peaked at #3 on the NACC Charts and #4 on the RMR Charts. His second album, New Age Old Ways, features eight of his original compositions along with an original comic book with illustrations by Kelly Lin, and has placed in the top 3 slots on NACC & RMR Charts. Yardbird Entertainment (https://www.yardbirdent.com) Yardbird Entertainment is a comprehensive production company dedicated towards bridging the gap between music performance and technology. Founded by two jazz musicians, Abel Mireles and Peter Lin, the team provides a myriad of music services including live music booking, audio/video and livestream productions, and virtual educational content. Past clients include The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jazz House Kids, Chautauqua Institute, Midori & Friends, and a number of established musicians. Socials Facebook: http://bit.ly/2Onu9rZ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2HSePlQ Twitter: http://bit.ly/2CCmjWG YouTube: http://bit.ly/2CNfmCr Music Streaming: Spotify : http://spoti.fi/2V8reJl Apple Music: http://apple.co/2HSRzoI YouTube: http://bit.ly/2V8eWAM Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PgOxeT Google Play: http://bit.ly/2GtKLf4 SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2VMurvj Virtual Concert Link https://www.yardbirdent.com/virtual-concerts Book Yourself: https://omarscomin.com
