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Chicago
based trumpet player Lin Rountree returns to the charts with his
sixth album Stronger Still (2018) on Trippin 'N' Rhythm
Records.
Against many obstacles and challenges Lin has the power to spread his
musical wings.
The list of musicians
participating in his project is impressively
extensive. Lin himself
performs on his new album trumpet and on selected tracks keys, pads
and programming. Lin has written all tracks, in part with other
artists. Michael Broening has written one song and two together with
Lin.
In
the center of Lin's music is the
groove. He addresses this on all albums or I better say he celebrates
the groove. The starting tune Pass the Groove is a fine
prototype to set the audience into move. Even the romance is not left
short. On My Time with You Darryl Dixon serves the right
flavor with his acoustic guitar. Peter White couldn't do it better.
Atmosphere is no stranger to Lin. On This Time Around he
lives this positive attitude with all facets of his trumpet. Take
It Back features Adam Hawley creating a flawless call and
response performance with Lin. Nothing is for eternity, but when Lin
supplies his soul with musical power, then Stronger Still
might have these unique, irretrievable moments of eternity.
Something More starts with an overwhelming orchestral intro
then floods to Lin's trumpet before Jessica Jolia rejoices with her
lovely voice. Out the Box catches listener's attention with a
groovy shuffle beat and rising star Skinny Hightower shines on piano.
In My Soul invites to an intense conversation between Lin's
trumpet and Marcus Anderson's sax.
The Way You Move is the track with the most captivating
potential of the album. Lin's crystal clear stellar trumpet tones
merge seamlessly with Matt Godina's guitar groove to an irresistible
tune getting stuck in your head as a solid harmony component. It
Gets Better leaves the audience back in hopeful mood.
Lin Rountree has the certain feeling for refinement and the love for
the sonic groove. Stronger Still mirrors his creative flair
and the ability to find the touching notes.
Buy the album
in all stores
Album information
Title: Stronger Still
Artist: Lin Rountree
Year: 2018
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Trippin 'N' Rhythm Records
Tracks:
1 Pass the Groove 4:14
2 My Time with You 4:18
3 This Time
Around 4:52
4 Take It Back (feat. Adam Hawley) 3:59
5
Stronger Still 4:26
6 Something More (feat. Jessica Jolia)
4:49
7 Out the Box (feat. Skinny Hightower) 4:12
8 In My
Soul (feat. Marcus Anderson) 4:55
9 The Way You Move 4:33
10 It Gets Better 4:29
Further reviews
Groovetree
Musicians
Kenny “Mac” Martin: BassTrack 8
Lin Rountree: Keys/Pads/Programming Tracks 5, 8, 9
Dana Davis: Keys/Programming Tracks 2, 3, 7
Mel Brown: Bass Track 1
Freddie Fox: Guitar Track 1
Michael Broening: Keys/Piano/Synth Tracks 1, 2, 3
Darryl Dixon: Guitar Tracks 2, 3
Thano Sahnas: Acoustic Guitar Track 2
Alvin Spratley: Bass Tracks 4, 5, 9
Adam Hawley: Guitar/Keys Track 4
Eric Valentine: Drums Track 4
Ramon Yslas: Percussion Track 4
LaDell Abrams: Drums/Percussion Track 5
Ernest Tolbert: Keys/Pads Track 5
Michael “Big Mike” Hart Jr.: Guitar Track 5, 6, 8
Jessica Jolia: Vocals Track 6
Gregory “Buddy Bangs” Reed Jr.: Keys/Rhodes Track 6
CJ Peters: Synth Bass Track 6
Joe Archie: String Arrangement Track 6
Skinny Hightower: Piano Track 7
Ron Otis: Drums Track 8
Frank Simmons: Keys/Pads Track 8
Marcus Anderson: Saxophone Track 8
Matt Godina: Guitar Track 9
David P Stevens: Guitar/Bass Track 10
In
the center of Lin's music is the
groove. He addresses this on all albums or I better say he celebrates
the groove. The starting tune Pass the Groove is a fine
prototype to set the audience into move. Even the romance is not left
short. On My Time with You Darryl Dixon serves the right
flavor with his acoustic guitar. Peter White couldn't do it better.
Atmosphere is no stranger to Lin. On This Time Around he
lives this positive attitude with all facets of his trumpet. Take
It Back features Adam Hawley creating a flawless call and
response performance with Lin. Nothing is for eternity, but when Lin
supplies his soul with musical power, then Stronger Still
might have these unique, irretrievable moments of eternity.
Something More starts with an overwhelming orchestral intro
then floods to Lin's trumpet before Jessica Jolia rejoices with her
lovely voice. Out the Box catches listener's attention with a
groovy shuffle beat and rising star Skinny Hightower shines on piano.
In My Soul invites to an intense conversation between Lin's
trumpet and Marcus Anderson's sax.
The Way You Move is the track with the most captivating
potential of the album. Lin's crystal clear stellar trumpet tones
merge seamlessly with Matt Godina's guitar groove to an irresistible
tune getting stuck in your head as a solid harmony component. It
Gets Better leaves the audience back in hopeful mood.
Lin Rountree has the certain feeling for refinement and the love for
the sonic groove. Stronger Still mirrors his creative flair
and the ability to find the touching notes.
Buy the album
in all stores
Album information
Title: Stronger Still
Artist: Lin Rountree
Year: 2018
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Trippin 'N' Rhythm Records
Tracks:
1 Pass the Groove 4:14
2 My Time with You 4:18
3 This Time
Around 4:52
4 Take It Back (feat. Adam Hawley) 3:59
5
Stronger Still 4:26
6 Something More (feat. Jessica Jolia)
4:49
7 Out the Box (feat. Skinny Hightower) 4:12
8 In My
Soul (feat. Marcus Anderson) 4:55
9 The Way You Move 4:33
10 It Gets Better 4:29
Further reviews
Groovetree
Musicians
Kenny “Mac” Martin: BassTrack 8
Lin Rountree: Keys/Pads/Programming Tracks 5, 8, 9
Dana Davis: Keys/Programming Tracks 2, 3, 7
Mel Brown: Bass Track 1
Freddie Fox: Guitar Track 1
Michael Broening: Keys/Piano/Synth Tracks 1, 2, 3
Darryl Dixon: Guitar Tracks 2, 3
Thano Sahnas: Acoustic Guitar Track 2
Alvin Spratley: Bass Tracks 4, 5, 9
Adam Hawley: Guitar/Keys Track 4
Eric Valentine: Drums Track 4
Ramon Yslas: Percussion Track 4
LaDell Abrams: Drums/Percussion Track 5
Ernest Tolbert: Keys/Pads Track 5
Michael “Big Mike” Hart Jr.: Guitar Track 5, 6, 8
Jessica Jolia: Vocals Track 6
Gregory “Buddy Bangs” Reed Jr.: Keys/Rhodes Track 6
CJ Peters: Synth Bass Track 6
Joe Archie: String Arrangement Track 6
Skinny Hightower: Piano Track 7
Ron Otis: Drums Track 8
Frank Simmons: Keys/Pads Track 8
Marcus Anderson: Saxophone Track 8
Matt Godina: Guitar Track 9
David P Stevens: Guitar/Bass Track 10
Buy the album
in all stores
Album information
Title: Stronger Still
Artist: Lin Rountree
Year: 2018
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Trippin 'N' Rhythm Records
Tracks:
1 Pass the Groove 4:14
2 My Time with You 4:18
3 This Time
Around 4:52
4 Take It Back (feat. Adam Hawley) 3:59
5
Stronger Still 4:26
6 Something More (feat. Jessica Jolia)
4:49
7 Out the Box (feat. Skinny Hightower) 4:12
8 In My
Soul (feat. Marcus Anderson) 4:55
9 The Way You Move 4:33
10 It Gets Better 4:29
Further reviews
Groovetree
Musicians
Kenny “Mac” Martin: BassTrack 8
Lin Rountree: Keys/Pads/Programming Tracks 5, 8, 9
Dana Davis: Keys/Programming Tracks 2, 3, 7
Mel Brown: Bass Track 1
Freddie Fox: Guitar Track 1
Michael Broening: Keys/Piano/Synth Tracks 1, 2, 3
Darryl Dixon: Guitar Tracks 2, 3
Thano Sahnas: Acoustic Guitar Track 2
Alvin Spratley: Bass Tracks 4, 5, 9
Adam Hawley: Guitar/Keys Track 4
Eric Valentine: Drums Track 4
Ramon Yslas: Percussion Track 4
LaDell Abrams: Drums/Percussion Track 5
Ernest Tolbert: Keys/Pads Track 5
Michael “Big Mike” Hart Jr.: Guitar Track 5, 6, 8
Jessica Jolia: Vocals Track 6
Gregory “Buddy Bangs” Reed Jr.: Keys/Rhodes Track 6
CJ Peters: Synth Bass Track 6
Joe Archie: String Arrangement Track 6
Skinny Hightower: Piano Track 7
Ron Otis: Drums Track 8
Frank Simmons: Keys/Pads Track 8
Marcus Anderson: Saxophone Track 8
Matt Godina: Guitar Track 9
David P Stevens: Guitar/Bass Track 10