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Tim Solook is a working drummer whose talent to adapt to a variety of musical styles is always in demand. Born and raised in New Jersey, Tim studied music in Philadelphia and New York City, receiving his BM degree from the Manhattan School of Music. While studying at MSM, Tim took private instruction from jazz drumming great Joe Morello and vibist David Friedman. Upon graduating, Tim studied vibes with Caribbean Jazz Project's Dave Samuels. Collectively these associations have molded a solid musical foundation for Tim's style. Over the last 25 years, Tim has performed everywhere from the Newport Jazz Festival, Saratoga, NY, the Roxy in Los Angeles, Continental Arena, East Rutherford, NJ to the Jazz Keller in Frankfurt, Germany. He has recorded five nationally distributed CD's with Houston jazz pianist Joe LoCascio. While living in Houston, Tim performed with celebrated jazz musicians Freddie Hubbard, Kirk Whalum, Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd, Emily Remler, Dave Leibman, Roseanna Vitro, Monty Alexander, Tim Hagans and Randy Brecker. Currently residing in San Jose, CA, Tim continues to teach, compose, record and perform extensively throughout the Bay Area. This is his first CD as leader performing all his original compositions. The musicians performing on this project are some of the very best 'first call' players in the San Francisco Bay Area. John Worley - Trumpet and Flugelhorn Scott Barnhill - Soprano and Tenor Sax Jeff Buenz - Acoustic and Electric Guitar Adam Shulman - Piano Rich Kuhns - Organ Doug Pohorski - Acoustic and Electric Bass.
