Born in Honolulu, Tim graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1977, attended Lawrence University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music. He also attended the Berklee College of Music.

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Professionally, Tim has performed with Ray Charles, the Temptations, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Honolulu Symphony, University of Hawai‘i Saxophone Choir, Benny Golson, Michael Paulo, C andK, Kalapana, the Ornery Horns, and the Honolulu Jazz Quartet.  

 

Tim's experience in the Royal Hawaiian Band has been a lot more exciting than he ever imagined but also very rewarding and entertaining!  

 

Tim enjoys playing golf, a good meal, and acting silly with good friends.