Jim is thrilled to be part of the Twitch music community, where he performs cover songs and originals as a one-man band and loop artist. Jim plays 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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A playlist of Jim’s most recent trombone tomfoolery.
Jim Lutz makes music, mainly with trombones, bass guitars, and keyboards, in the greater NYC area. He composes and produces music for clients around the world, and for his YouTube channel, Twitch livestream, Patreon page, and other outlets. Current work includes Beetlejuice 1st National Tour, Circus Smirkus, Beginnings Chicago Tribute Band, and Brian Kirk & the Jirks. 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. His credits include Cirque du Soleil, Disney, and the TONY® and EMMY® award-winning production "Blast!"
Jim's musical journey began when he was 4 years old 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.
Since 2007, Jim has worked for Cirque du Soleil, playing trombones, keyboards, sound effects, and serving in leadership and technical roles on productions including Kooza (World Tour, 2007-2015), Paramour on Broadway (NYC, 2016-17), Paramour das Musical (Hamburg, Germany, 2019), and Twas The Night Before (NYC, 2019).
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.
Below are some of the various places you can enjoy 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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