Paul Tynan

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

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.