Paul Tinker's Page

I play these instruments...

Bb Trumpet, D/Eb Trumpet, Flugelhorn

I perform...

Classical, Contemporary Jazz, Big Band/Swing, Latin, Pop, Brass Band, Church/Worship

Playing Level:

Pro

My preferred equipment:

Factory-built stock instrument

I started playing trumpet:

September 6, 1964

My most memorable trumpet experience:

Playing in Spain

Personal trumpet aspiration:

To be able to play anything at anytime with anyone

About Me:

I was greatly touched by the man, Maynard Ferguson in 1974. I have had a lot of people tell me I cannot play and I am still trying to prove them wrong.

Interests:

reading, listening to music, Civil War, movies

Heroes:

Maynard Ferguson, Stan Mark, Mike Williams, Rick Daller

Hope to find___________ in Trumpet City...

other players who like to talk "shop"