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ABOUT RUFUS LIN<\/h1>\n

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Rufus Lin<\/h1>\n

Canadian Jazz Pianist and Classical Composer<\/h2>\n

Canadian jazz pianist, contemporary classical music composer, recording artist, and Immersive Jazz pioneer, based in Vancouver and Tokyo.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”2%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

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Immersive Jazz <\/h1>\n

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Rich improvisations on the piano, incorporating both classical and jazz styles <\/h2>\n

In 2023, Rufus Lin issued an artistic manifesto, defining a new subgenre of jazz, and he now performs almost exclusively in that style. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Tokyo\u21d4Vancouver <\/h1>\n

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Based in Vancouver and Tokyo <\/h2>\n

Since the year 2010, he has given well over 100 solo piano recitals on various stages in Japan, with a focus on Tokyo. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Bilingual <\/h1>\n

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English-Japanese bilingual performance <\/h2>\n

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. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Recording <\/h1>\n

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Released a diverse array of albums and singles <\/h2>\n

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. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Composer <\/h1>\n

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Published a wide variety of pieces for orchestras, choirs, ensembles and piano <\/h2>\n

Many of these pieces have been performed by various orchestras and artists. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Activity <\/h1>\n

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Rufus’s activities <\/h2>\n

He organized the \u201cThousand Cranes Project,\u201d 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. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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