Jim Lutz is a New York City area musician and composer who plays trombone, bass trombone, tuba, bass guitar, and keyboards. Originally from central Michigan, Jim has appeared on stages, in recording studios, and in broadcast media in dozens of cities around the world including London, Paris, Tokyo, Los Angeles, and of course New York. From January 2023-January 2026, Jim played trombone, bass trombone and tuba at Beetlejuice the Musical (1st National Tour 2023-2025, Broadway 2025). Other credits include four Cirque du Soleil productions, two Disney parks with numerous ensembles, Dallas Brass, and the TONY® and EMMY® award-winning production “Blast!”
Jim's current/recent work includes performing with Beginnings Chicago Tribute Band, Brian Kirk & the Jirks, Eastern Wind Symphony, and composing for Circus Smirkus. Jim creates music for clients in greater NYC and around the world, and for his YouTube channel, one-man band, and Patreon. His most recent personal project is called Abundant Living and was created in response to the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jim earned a master's degree in jazz studies at the University of Southern California while serving as a teaching assistant. He also earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Central Michigan University.
Jim's musical journey began at age 4 with his first piano lesson. He loves to make music that helps to tell a story, to stir emotions, and to bring a little bit more beauty into our world.
Jim is part of the Twitch music community, where he performs as an improvising one-man band and loop artist. Jim plays acoustic and electric trombones, keyboards, bass guitar, percussion, beatboxing, and more. Also, he tells dad jokes, plays The Lick, and quotes Snarky Puppy way too much.
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Schedule at https://twitch.tv/jimlutzmusic/schedule
A playlist of Jim’s most recent trombone tomfoolery.
Below are some of the places you can find Jim's music online. Enjoy and share!
Need music composed or arranged for your project? Need an ensemble for your event? Jim can help! Contact him to see how.
Inspired by the wise words of my grandmother, this album is intended to take you through an ordinary day with a better-than-ordinary mindset.
It's here! By popular request, here is the sheet music (PDF download ONLY) for my version of "Over the Rainbow" as performed with Carol Jarvis! Arranged for trombone octet. Carol's solo is transcribed and included. Video at https://youtu.be/qLc3ZvPkbuo
Don't have a trombone octet laying around? Now you can play the solo along with Jim's accompaniment and sheet music!
Got the sheet music but don't have a trombone octet laying around? Now you can play the solo along with Jim's accompaniment!
By popular request, here is my 12-part trombone choir arrangement (PDF download only) of "Happy Birthday", as performed here by me and 75 of my friends! (give or take a few...): https://youtu.be/1yCe8NZOyg4
Play "Cripe!" with your trombone ensemble! Purchase includes PDF download (only - no printed version available) of all parts and the score. As performed here: https://youtu.be/YPMpzJwjsUo
By request, here is my arrangement of "The First Noel" for 6 trombones (5 tenors, 1 bass) (or euphoniums/tuba).
As performed here: https://youtu.be/OA2CyRUpmUY
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