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Tim Wolfe, Jr.

TIM WOLFE, JR. keeps a busy schedule as a performer, recording artist, and educator based out of Philadelphia. Equally comfortable on double bass and electric bass, and fitting in any musical situation, from jazz to orchestral, theater to rock bands, Tim has played in a variety of settings and styles all along the Eastern seaboard and internationally. He holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from The University of the Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in music from Lebanon Valley College. In addition to keeping a busy performing schedule, he is an Adjunct Professor of Music at Lebanon Valley College. Working with students of all ages, Tim teaches workshops, clinics, and master classes at high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey as well as keeping a busy private teaching studio. As a bandleader and composer he self-produced and independently released his debut CD, Topics of Conversation, in 2014. A new album with his brother, guitarist Matt Wolfe, titled DUETS, VOL. 1 is out now.

Gear

Romanian Flatback (Shank's Strings shop bass)

Take Five With Tim Wolfe, Jr.

by Tim Wolfe, Jr.
March 6, 2014

Meet Tim Wolfe: Bassist Tim Wolfe, Jr. keeps a busy schedule as a performer, recording artist, and educator. Wolfe has performed across the eastern seaboard, internationally, the greater Philadelphia area and central Pennsylvania. Tim earned his master's degree in jazz studies from The University of the Arts. He is an adjunct professor of music at Lebanon Valley College where he teaches bass, jazz improvisation, and directs small-group comobos. Working with students of all ages, Wolfe also teaches workshops, clinics, ...

Recording

Debut Album From Bassist Tim Wolfe, Jr. Released March 25, 2014

Source: Tim Wolfe, Jr.
February 26, 2014

Topics of Conversation is the debut album from bassist and composer Tim Wolfe, Jr. The album is a nod to the great tradition of East coast hard-bop and features Wolfe’s original compositions. The band on the album is comprised of first-call talent in the jny: Philadelphia area: guitarist Larry Tamanini (who lends an original composition to the album), vibraphonist Adam Pfannenstiel, saxophonist Thomas Razler, and drummer Bill Avayou. Wolfe’s compositional style is melody-driven, leaving lots of space for the band ...
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About TOPICS OF CONVERSATION: “From the first track to the last, the listener is taken upon a compelling journey.” – Kill All Music

“Bassist Tim Wolfe also delivers some memorable solo work, and reminds us why the upright bass will never be replaced completely by electric bass guitars.” – BroadwayWorld.com

Primary Instrument

Bass

Location

Philadelphia

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Tim Wolfe, Jr. earned his master’s degree in jazz studies from The University of the Arts. As adjunct professor of music at Lebanon Valley College, he teaches double bass, bass guitar, jazz improvisation, and directs small-group jazz combos. Working with students of all ages, Tim also teaches workshops, clinics, and master classes at high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools in Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as keeping a private teaching studio out of his Bucks County home. Lessons are available on upright bass, electric bass, improvisation, and music theory at all ability levels and all ages, from absolute beginners to high school students preparing for college auditions to adults