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Tim Dvorkin (aka Timmy) is a modern jazz, funk, fusion keyboard
player and composer. Timmy’s passion-fueled performances are so
contagious that every listener is engaged in an awesome musical
experience & joy!
Tim Dvorkin was born in Russia and he started playing at
restaurants, clubs & other venues at the age of 14. Before moving to
the US, Tim played with “JAM,” a blues/rock band that performed
around Russia & Europe.
After moving to the US, Timmy went to Berklee College of
Music, where he received the “Best All Around
Keyboardist” award and played 200+ recording & film scoring
sessions. Timmy also has played 2,500+ shows all over New England, New
York, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio & Canada as a session player.
Timmy has played/performed, recorded & shared the stage with Lionel Loueke, Tiger Okoshi, Janek Gwizdala, Antonio Sanchez, Warren Wolf, Walter Smith III, Jaleel Shaw, Deantoni Parks, Davy Nathan, Ruslan Sirota, Svoy, Dwight Adams, Esperanza Spaulding, Tony Gray, Jordan Perlson, Louis Cato, Dmitry Ishenko, Kayta Matsuno, Gary Bartz, Greg Bandy, and others.
Some of Timmy’s influences are McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Brecker Brothers, Frank Gambale, Dave Weckl, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chase Potter to name a few.
Timmy is currently residing in Columbus, Ohio, working on his projects focusing on Jazz, Funk, Fusion & more. Timmy’s studio and live performances include a solo act, trio and quartet, and other projects as a session player.
Timmy’s debut trio album: Tim Dvorkin Trio “LIVE @ Brothers Drake”
(2015) includes 7 hot original tracks and features Bradley Mellen on
bass and Rick Soriano on drums.
Read the JazzColumbus review here.
The second album is out now: Tim Dvorkin Trio "Live & Raw" (2017)
featuring Tim Dvorkin - keys, Bradley Mellen - bass, Rick Soriano -
drums, recorded by Tony Rice.
Read the JazzColumbus review here. |
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