trombone
Tim Coffman is one of the most active trombonists and teachers in the Chicago area. A graduate of the prestigious Jazz Studies program at Indiana University. Tim is in demand for studio and show work and has performed with Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Jr., Andy Williams, Nataie Cole, Lou Rawls, The Temptations, Louie Bellson, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Paul Anka, Al Jarreau, Henry Mancini, Stevie Wonder, Diane Schur, Jimmy Heath, Randy Brecker and Benny Golson among others. He has performed in the pit orchestra for "The Producers" and also performed with the Chicago Symphony playing lead trombone in the Duke Ellington "Nutcracker." He is currently the jazz trombone instructor at DePaul University and he just finished recording his own CD entitled "Crossroads." Photo by Rosalind Van Tuy