06/30/08 | Tim Whalen Nonet **CD RELEASE PARTY** on Saturday July 19 2008
Restaurant Magnus (120 E. Wilson Street / 608.258.8787)
9:30 PM

I am thrilled to release my first CD as a leader. Almost 2 years ago we recorded 3 nights of our music live at Restaurant Magnus in Madison WI, and it feels great to finally be able to get the music out. Magnus has been our home since we had our debut gig there in October of 2002, and we are looking forward to a great night of music.



CDs will be available for purchase that night, and for the rest of the world later in July via CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody etc etc

Thanks for all the support over the years!

The Tim Whalen Nonet is:

Tim Whalen : piano / music director
Jon Schipper : trumpet
David Cooper : trumpet
Joel Adams : trombone
Al Falaschi : alto saxophone
Paul Daugherty : tenor saxophone
Anders Svanoe : baritone saxophone
Nick Moran : bass
Jamie Ryan : drums

04/27/08 | Orchestra Commission
I will be working on my first orchestra commission. It's going to rock....literally.

I have been commissioned to write a night of music of The Who for the Cobb Symphony Orchestra in Altlanta. The music will be orchestrated and arranged for a 55 piece orchestra as well as a five-piece band featuring myself on keys and my good friend Jamie Ryan on drums.

The premiere of this epic rock extravaganza will be March 2009.

For the first half I will be writing one long piece combining highlights from Tommy and Quadrophenia. The second half will feature Who classics such as Baba O'Riley, Join Together, and Won't Get Fooled Again.

09/16/07 | All settled in!
Well, the furniture has been bought, I'm heading into my 5th week of class, and am starting to feel settled into my new digs.

Teaching at the college level is a challenging and rewarding experience, and due to the fact that I'm not playing 200 some gigs a year I'm also feeling extremely creative. I'm looking forward to using this next phase of my life to become a better artist and educator. I've also just ordered a new guitar, and look forward to getting that back to where it should be.

I WILL be releasing my first nonet CD in early 2008. We have one more live record date, and then I'll be editing and mixing in November and December.

Stay tuned!

07/20/07 | Tim Hired to University of Toledo Jazz Faculty
I have accepted a faculty position at the University of Toledo in Ohio starting next month teaching jazz. The position is for 1 to 3 years. It's a great opportunity to continue playing and teaching at a high level, and I couldn't ask for a more perfect first college teaching job.

I'll be teaching private lessons, jazz improv, composition and arranging, and will also be accompanying and writing arrangements for the jazz vocalstra. This is a jazz group led by the legendary Jon Hendricks and his daughter Aria. Just to be around him will be incredible!

01/30/07 | New Press for Tim
The Capital Times in Madison, WI wrote a nice little blurb about Tim's Art Blakey Tribute

Check it out in the Press section

10/13/06 | Tim Whalen Nonet 4 Year Anniversary a big success!
Thanks to everyone that came to the Tim Whalen Nonet 4 Year Anniversary Show!

We had a ball. See you in November

09/22/06 | New Music Added to Audio Samples Page
There are now a couple "bootleg" Tim Whalen Nonet audio clips. The Time Whalen nonet will be doing a full length live recording December 7 - 9. Many good things to come!

09/08/06 | Tim Featured in Wisconsin State Journal
Kevin Lynch wrote a great article on Tim. Check it out!

07/04/06 | Photos from Japanese Tour Added
Phat Phunktion went to Japan in February, and some photos from the tour have been added to the site. Enjoy!

06/13/06 | Tim Whalen Nonet at the Isthmus Jazz Festival
The Tim Whalen Nonet played a highly energetic, inspirational, and exceptional set at Madison, WI's Isthmus Jazz Festival. The next few months will see a host of performances as the band prepares for it's first recording session in December.

04/10/06 | Tim Whalen Page on MySpace
Please check out Tim's MySpace page!

01/10/06 | PHAT PHUNKTION Nearing First Ever Tour of Japan
I am very excited to report that our tour rehearsals for Japan are going fantastic. We are gearing up for what will hopefully be the first of many tours overseas.

04/02/05 | OSCAR WIN!!!!!
Tim orchestrated the string parts for the Oscar-Winning Song "Al Otro Lado del Rio" from the Film "The Motocycle Diaries." The song was written by Jorge Drexler and Produced by Jorge and Leo Sidran.