tim wicks. saxophonist-songwriter-producer

Tim Wicks, a native of Charlottesville, Va., is a fluent and vibrant tenor saxophonist who is renowned for his improvisory elegance, extravagant warmth, big sound and soulful phat invested grooves with melodic intrigue.

2020 International Songwriting Competition Honorable Mention in Jazz...New York Times... the songwriting competition to take note of..., 2020 Unsigned Only Honorable Mention in Jazz and 2019 Unsigned Only Jazz Finalist.  Tim Wicks feels excited and honored about his major accomplishments.

2021 Latest single: Turn it UP, 2021 Latest EP: 2482. 2020 Latest singles: Kick it Right Here (Remastered) feat. Jeffrey Lewis on Vocals. Relevant (Remastered) feat. Grammy Nominated Gerald Albright on Bass, and Greg Maslyn on Guitar.

Street Corner FunK (12/2018) the eclectic brew of soulful electric jazz, funk and R&B over hypnotic grooves, the debut album from this emerging saxophonist.

On April 1, 2017,  Tim Wicks released his debut single 2482.  

With Worldwide Street Corner FunKsters Fans his Wicks saying, "Your Love For My Music Makes Me Smile. "

Music has always been Tim's passion. His Charlottesville Public School Music Education started in 4th Grade learning Alto Sax under the direction of Calvin Cage. At the age of 14, Tim was playing Alto & Tenor Sax, and Songwriting for Dangerous Intersection with a Manager on the dynamite music scene in C'Ville.

Being a part of the dynamic music program at Charlottesville High School. Wicks received honors for Who's Who in Music, 1st Chair of America Award in Music, and the Trophy Award in Music. Tim was selected as 2nd Chair Tenor Saxophone for All District Symphonic Band. Also, 1st Chair duties was held down by his homeboy LeRoi Moore, Founding Member of the Grammy Award Winner Dave Matthews Band.

In 1986, Tim made the move to New York City to pursue his passion for music & dream to live in the Big Apple. Performing at the world famous Apollo Theater was his first gig in NYC.

Aside from his works as a Solo Artist, Wicks has performed with the Dave Matthews Band, Andre Ward, Mike Phillips, John D'earth, The Creative Arts Ensemble, Zilo Groove, Keith Gamble and the Blues Crew and more.

To stay on top of his music game. Wicks has a BFA in Jazz Instrumental Performance from The City College of New York and a MAT in Music Education from Lehman College. Saxophone studies with NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson, Rich Perry, John Purcell, and Sam Newsome. As well as Music Theory studies with Dr. Roland Wiggins.

Tim Wicks has appeared on the Silver Screen as a Background Actor. 

Malcolm X directed by Spike Lee and Kill Your Darlings directed by John Krokida.

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