Born: February 7, 1975 Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Canadian trumpet player/composer Paul Tynan is presently an Assistant Professor of music at St. Francis Xavier University where he teaches trumpet, arranging and directs ensembles. He holds degrees from The University of North Texas, and SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music.
Paul has recorded on thirty-eight albums including three as a leader (Digital/ Spiritual, NJPT and Freedom and Jealousy all on NohJoh Music). His fourth album “Radio Infrequency” featuring Dave Restivo and Noel Johnston is scheduled for release on NohJoh Music in late Fall 2006. While attending the University of North Texas he was a member of the Grammy Nominated One O'Clock Lab Band. Paul has performed with numerous jazz artists such as Chris Potter, Jim Black, Django Bates, Joey Baron, Michael and Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Bob Brookmeyer, and Jim McNeely. Paul has also recorded with Bobby Selvaggio, Kenny Werner, Kenny Wheeler, Lynn Seaton, Aaron Lington, Marcus Wolfe, Dan Haerle, Noel Johnston, and The Dallas Jazz Orchestra among others. His large ensemble music is published by UNC Jazz Press. Paul Tynan is an Edwards Trumpet Artist/Clinician.
Radio Infrequency
NohJoh Music
2006
Personnel: Noel Johnston-Guitar, Dave Restivo-Piano
Digital/Spiritual
NohJoh Music
2005
Personnel: Kevin Brunkhorst-Guitar (Co-leader).
Freedom and Jealousy
NohJoh Music
2001
Personnel: Tyler Summers-Saxophones, Matt Wigton-Bass, Stockton Helbing-Drums.
NJPT
NohJoh Music
1999
Personnel: Noel Johnston-Guitar (co-leader), Marcue Wolfe-Tenor, Joel Fountain-Drums, Michael Barton-Bass.
As A Side Musician
Unspoken Dialogue
Bobby Selvaggio
Playscape
2007
Personnel:Bobby Selvaggio-Saxophones, Paul Tynan-trumpet/Flugelhorn, Kenny Werner-piano, Ben Street-Bass, Jamey Haddad-drums, Matt Perko-Drums.
Saturn Return
Joel Fountain
Sitmom
2006
Personnel:Wayne Delano-Saxophones, Paul Tynan-trumpet/Flugelhorn, Steve Anderson-piano, Jeff Eckles-Bass, Scott Trayer-Bass, Noel Johnston-Guitar, Joel Fountain-Drums.
Cape Breton
Aaron Lington Quintet
NohJoh Music
2005
Personnel:Aaron Lington-Saxophones, Paul Tynan-trumpet/Flugelhorn, Dahveed Behroozi-piano, John Shifflett-Bass, Tim Solook-Drums.
Lost and Found
Marcus Wolfe
NohJoh Music
2003
Personnel:Marcus Wolfe-Saxophones, Paul Tynan-trumpet/Flugelhorn, Kyle Aho-piano, Lynn Seaton-Bass, Jon Deitemyer--Drums.
The Mark Tonelli Group,
Mark Tonelli
Mtonal
2001
Personnel:Mark Tonelli-guitar, Paul Tynan-Flugelhorn, Akira Sato-trumpet, Jeff Fort-saxophone, Chris Riegger-saxophone, Tito Charneco-saxophone, Dave Winslow-Trombone, Dan Haerle-Piano, Matt Wigton-Bass, Brad Boal-Drums.
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Primary Instrument:
Trumpet
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
St. Francis Xavier University - Jazz Trumpet Professor
