Tim Park
Musician, Composer
Tim Park is an emerging trumpet player and composer, currently pursuing Jazz Composition and Performance at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Music
Bands
• Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble 1
• Bellevue College Jazz Band
• Seattle Jazz Fellowship House Band
• Tim Park Quintet / Ensemble
• QuintessenceSelected Performances
• Essentially Ellington / 2023, 2024, 2025
• Bellevue College Jazz Festival / 2023, 2024, 2025
• Hot Java Cool Jazz presented by Starbucks at the Paramount Theater / 2023, 2024, 2025Awards & Accolades
• Outstanding Trumpet, Essentially Ellington 2023
• Outstanding Trumpet, Essentially Ellington 2024
• Honorable Mention Trumpet, Essentially Ellington 2025
• The Cootie Williams Award, Essentially Ellington 2023Media
• YouTube channel
About
Tim Park is an emerging trumpet player and composer, currently pursuing Jazz Composition and Performance at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.Previously a part of Garfield’s renowned jazz program, he has performed 3 times at the prestigious Essentially Ellington competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center, earning accolades for his standout solo performances. Beyond performing, Timothy is also a budding composer, having written original charts and organized an ensemble of Seattle-based high school and college musicians in the Tim Park big band ensemble. He served as the student representative for the Garfield Jazz Foundation and was a member of the student advisory board for the Seattle Jazz Fellowship, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to the jazz community.For combo booking inquiries, use the Contact page.
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QUINTESSENCE
Quintessence is a student-led jazz quintet based in Seattle, featuring alumni and students from Roosevelt, Bothell, Garfield, and Lake Washington high schools.Members include Tim Park on trumpet, Max Wilson on saxophone, Jonathan Yang on piano, Theo McGaughey on bass, and Reuben Greenspun on drums.Named in the memory of Garfield alum and maestro Quincy Jones, Quintessence strives to maintain the spirit of jazz tradition and excellence in the greater Seattle area. Sharing joy through our playing and being connected to the local community is a prime focus of the group, and we hope our audiences enjoy the music as much as we do!For booking inquiries, use the Contact page.Media
• Videos
Tim Park Big Band @ The Royal Room
Saturday, January 3, 2026, Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 7:30 PM@ The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118The Tim Park Big Band returns for another performance at the Royal Room, featuring talented high school and college jazz musicians from the greater Seattle area! Brought together through community and collaboration, this ensemble will be performing a set of original charts composed and arranged by Tim Park and Roosevelt HS student Aytan Sternberg, alongside works written by exceptional female big band composers. Come down to the Royal Room to experience a night of new and exciting music!For tickets, follow this link.
Tim Park Quintet @ ArtLove Salon
Wednesday, December 17, 2026, 4-7 pm.@ ArtLove Salon 110 Union Street, 5th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101The Tim Park Quintet is a local jazz small group comprised of talented high school and college musicians from the Seattle Area. The Quintet strives to maintain the spirit of jazz tradition and excellence in the greater Seattle area, and operates with a primary focus on sharing their love of music for the joy of the community. The group features Tim Park on trumpet, Gabe Suman on saxophone, Vai Taya on guitar, Theo McGaughey on bass, and Axel Peterson on drums. Join us in supporting student musicianship and for a fantastic evening of jazz!For more info follow this link.
