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“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