Zhengtao Pan
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Press (from media)
“A vivid musical memoir, each piece a chapter in a story told through lush textures and evocative melodies. The album’s soundscape is rich and layered — at once joyful and pensive — creating a listening experience as emotionally resonant as it is musically dazzling. Scenery in My Story may soon come to be seen not as the peak of Pan’s creativity, but as the opening chapter of a remarkable career...” -- Paris Move, READ THE FULL ARTICLE
"Appraised as a whole, Scenery in My Story proves that Pan has come a long way in a few short years as a composer and arranger; what is even more promising is that he still has a long way to go..." -- All About Jazz, READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“Pan seems intent on inviting listeners to experience an adventurous cornucopia of life experiences. His dynamic pieces, wild tempo variations and great solos by some of the 20+ musicians he gathered to execute his vision chronicle people, places and events from his life -- creating a symphony full of melodic grace and excitement..." -- Jonathan Widran,
“Each composition written and arranged by the gifted Zhengtao Pan is both beautiful, creative and soothing… much beauty and brilliance in the work of Zhengtao Pan and his dynamic orchestra..." -- Make A Scene, READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Press (from individuals)
EPK and One Sheet
Listening to your music was really quite wonderful, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your creations!
— Rufus Reid, Legendary Jazz Bassist
I believe your talent is of the absolute highest caliber.
— Steven Feifke, Grammy Award winning bandleader, composer, and arranger
Zhengtao consistently demonstrates a keen sensibility for new compositional techniques. I find his large jazz ensemble writing to be refreshing, authentic and creative.
— Miho Hazama, Permanent Guest Conductor of Metropole Orkest
“Beautiful harmonic language and contrapuntal texture in a modern context. Love the orchestration and the balance.”
— Anna Clyne, NYC based Grammy nominated composer, orchestrator
“His works are extremely musical and always striving to grow. Of all the students that I have taught both at Eastman and privately, Zhengtao is among only a few that I would recommend with no reservations, and with my highest recommendation for whatever he endeavors to do.”
— Dave Rivello, Rochester based composer, professor at Eastman School of Music
“This is a masterful work. It’s clear that you possess a fantastic command of the orchestra, and also have written beautifully, flowing, sweeping themes. It’s an honor to work with such a gifted and talented rising composer.”
— Penka Schweiger, LA based film & game music composer (Bloodborne, World of Warcraft, Overwatch etc.）
“What will this music sound like as if Gershwin is still alive in 21st century? Zhengtao’s music is a cross-over between Jazz and Classical music, and beyond”
— Matthew Nicholl, Dean of Professional Writing Division at Berklee College of Music