For many across America, New York City stands as a monument to the history, tradition, and spirit of America from its foundation. For New York-based Korean composer and conductor Rin Seo, New York City stands as a monument to personal trial, ambition, struggle, and triumph. Now, with ten years of reflection, craftsmanship, and artistic development, Seo presents City Suite, an opening statement that powerfully showcases her ability to blend influences of Western classical, jazz, theater, and Korean folk music to spin stories and tell tales that enrapture audiences.

As legendary composer Jim McNeely says, “[Seo’s] imagination and skill have produced a marvelous album” that features a “big-enough band…to provide power when needed but can also be very lyrical and flexible when changing textures.” Featuring a 14-piece ensemble with guest appearances by trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, the Rin Seo Collective poignantly brings to life every twist and turn of the tapestry that Seo has woven.