ABOUT RUFUS LIN
Rufus Lin
Canadian Jazz Pianist and Classical Composer
Canadian jazz pianist, contemporary classical music composer, recording artist, and Immersive Jazz pioneer, based in Vancouver and Tokyo.
Immersive Jazz
Rich improvisations on the piano, incorporating both classical and jazz styles
In 2023, Rufus Lin issued an artistic manifesto, defining a new subgenre of jazz, and he now performs almost exclusively in that style.
Tokyo⇔Vancouver
Based in Vancouver and Tokyo
Since the year 2010, he has given well over 100 solo piano recitals on various stages in Japan, with a focus on Tokyo.
Bilingual
English-Japanese bilingual performance
He is proficient in languages and serves as a bilingual MC in both Japanese and English while performing live, blending his musical performances with his role as an MC.
Recording
Released a diverse array of albums and singles
They cover various genres such as Healing Piano, Contemporary Classical, Jazz Standards, and their music is available not only on CDs but also on streaming platforms.
Composer
Published a wide variety of pieces for orchestras, choirs, ensembles and piano
Many of these pieces have been performed by various orchestras and artists.
Activity
Rufus's activities
He organized the “Thousand Cranes Project,” a series of concerts in Japan for those working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also given interview to various medias.
