Tim Thelen

Timbales
>Tim has performed with Ritmo on and off for over 15 years and is now
>a regular member since 2001. In addition to his membership in
>Ritmo,Tim performs with a Swing Group and Jazz Trio/Quartet for
>various corporate and special events. Tim is also a first call
>drummer for a Lansing based studio where he has added his talent to
>numerous recording sessions. Notable recordings include a
>nationally released CD with classical recording artist Lance LaDuke
>and the movie “Lost In the Woods” which recently won the Wildscreen
>Panda’s award for the best children’s wildlife film world-wide.
>Tim studied in Los Angeles with Richard Garcia & Efrain Toro while
>attending the Musician’s Institute. Tim has gained a great amount
>of experience playing clubs and working on cruise ships performing
>250 to 300 events a year for over 20 years.