Tue May 13
In 2016, veteran vocalist, trumpeter and flugelhornist Rob Zinn launched an exciting new phase of his distinguished, multi-faceted career, emerging as an internationally recognized independent smooth jazz artist and composer with his critically acclaimed albums Anything Can Happen (2023), Walk The Walk (2018) and Yesterday Again (2016). Walk the Walk was selected for the 61st Grammy Ballot for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. Rob’s latest album, Anything Can Happen, was released on April 7 2023. Once again working with producer Paul Brown, as well as first time collaborations with producers Greg Manning, Roberto Vally, Jeff Canady, John Cassidy, Dennis Johnson and Adam Hawley. The latest album is heavy on contemporary grooves, Rob Zinn style, with a few surprises thrown in and features an all-star list of musicians such as Paul Brown, Jeff Ryan, Greg Manning, Andrew Neu, Ragan Whiteside, Blake Aaron, Eric Valentine, Sean Uliasz, Tom Schuman, Roberto Vally, Bob Baldwin, Lew Laing Jr., Adam Hawley, Jeff Canady, Chris Fischer and Carlyle Barriteau. Songs from the album received airplay on hundreds of smooth jazz stations around the world with a listening audience of 166 countries.
Rob brings a high level of energy to all his shows. He performs his own compositions along with highly recognizable songs from various genres that resonate with everyone. Rob mixes in a few choice vocals that always gets the audience singing and dancing. As part of every show, he ventures into the audience to create moments for many of the fans at the show. He loves to connect with everyone and make it a memorable evening of fun! “It’s great being a touring musician interpreting other people’s compositions, but there’s nothing like making meaningful connections with my own music. I want people to feel something when I play, feel the emotion in what I’m expressing – whether it’s through the melody, chords or performance – and to create a special moment in time for them. That’s the ultimate for me.” Rob’s last single, Until I Met You, hit #1 in Spain in July, 2024. You can hear Rob’s latest single, Weekend Games featuring Michael Paulo on Sirius XM Watercolors!