Lin Rountree, the Smooth Jazz and R&B Trumpeter, is the latest artist to emerge from the 'new' Detroit music factory. His playing has been described as soulful, funky, and sensual. Be it R&B, Soul or Jazz, he has an innate ability to connect his music to his listener's soul. And his charm, intelligence and wit make him a great entertainer on and off of the bandstand.

Lin began playing the trumpet in Alexandria VA. when he was just 11 yrs. old. In high school he frequently attended music workshops at the famed Duke Ellington School of performing arts just across the river in Washington DC. Upon graduating he was accepted to and given a scholarship to play in the world famous marching band, "The Marching 100" at Florida A&M University. There he began a life long love of Jazz. "The exposure and access to world class musicians changed my life!" When Lin graduated from A&M, he was determined to succeed in music. After living in Atlanta, Dallas, and Milwaukee, Lin moved to Detroit, with his mind set on jamming with and learning from all of the legendary musicians still living there.

During the past few years, Lin has been at the forefront of the Detroit music scene. His band, "Lin Rountree and the Groove" has been featured at numerous festivals, political events, and top jazz clubs. Most recently he performed as the featured artist in Cancun, Mexico, at the 3rd annual Cancun Meltdown, hosted by Detroit's #1 Urban AC radio station, MIX 92.3. Likewise, he is often contracted to perform at events as the house band for Detroit's #1 Smooth Jazz radio station V98.7.