Timothy J. Tobias facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Timothy John Tobias
Background information
Born	(1952-07-01)July 1, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	December 23, 2006(2006-12-23) (aged 54) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Timothy John Tobias (born July 1, 1952 – died December 23, 2006) was an amazing American musician and composer. He was known for his incredible talent on the keyboard. Tim worked on many movie soundtracks and played with famous performers. He sadly passed away at age 54 from a type of cancer called lymphoma.

Tim was born in Chicago, Illinois. He became a very versatile artist. He was great at writing music for movies, playing live concerts, and producing music for other artists.

Tim Tobias: A Musical Journey

Tim Tobias was a true all-rounder in the music world. He had many different roles, from creating jazz albums to working on big Hollywood movies.

Jazz Artist: His Own Music

Tim Tobias released three albums of his own jazz music. These albums showed off his skills as a composer and performer. His album Speaking in Tones was especially popular in the jazz community.

He performed at many famous jazz places in Chicago, like The Chicago Jazz Festival and Pops for Champagne.

• Mister Cat
• Speaking in Tones
• Transcention

Composer: Music for Movies and TV

Tim was a talented composer who wrote music for many films. His work helped set the mood and tell the story in these movies.

• Fame
• Girls Just Want to Have Fun
• The Flintstones
• The Sandlot
• Medium Rare
• A Piece of Eden

He also wrote music for Steven Spielberg's "Movie Maker." This was a computer program from Knowledge Adventure. Tim also composed music for the TV show Wild Chicago: Illinois Roadtrip.

Producer and Arranger: Helping Other Artists

As a producer and arranger, Tim helped other musicians create their best work. He was like a musical director, guiding artists in the studio. He worked with famous recording artists such as:

• Sister Sledge
• Curtis Mayfield
• Al Stewart
• Ramsey Lewis

Tim also produced albums for artists like David Crawford and Ben Hollis. From 2001 to 2006, he owned his own music company called Beachaus Music, Inc.

Keyboard Player: Live Performances

Tim Tobias was a highly sought-after keyboard player. He performed live with many legendary entertainers. His ability to play different styles made him very popular.

He played shows with:

• Bob Hope
• Sammy Davis Jr.
• Rita Moreno

He also played synthesizer for the first-ever performance of Could It Be Magic. This show was directed by the famous musician Barry Manilow. Tim also played in other musicals at theaters like the Royal George Theatre and the Goodman Theatre.

Tim Tobias: His Albums

Here are the albums Tim Tobias released, with some of the songs on them.

Mister Cat Album

This album features a collection of his original songs.

• "Every Day Is... April Fool's Day"
• "Amazon"
• "Laurie Louise"
• "Margaretta"
• "Garden of Dreams"
• "Afternoon in Pasadena"
• "Mister Cat"
• "Full Moon Pocket"
• "Morris Beach"
• "Twilight Time"
• "Sunny Monday"

Speaking in Tones Album

Speaking in Tones is a collection of jazz songs played by instruments. Many of these songs were recorded live at a jazz club in Chicago. Tim wrote most of the songs on this album.

• "The Balled Eagle"
• "Latin Fantasy #2"
• "Orange Was The Color of Her Dress... Then Silk Blue" (by Charles Mingus)
• "The Other Irene"
• "Donna Louise"
• "Mary Jane"
• "Speaking in Tones"
• "Fanfare for the Lost Soul"
• "September"

Transcention Album

Transcention was released in 2006. It features 10 classic jazz songs performed by his Chicago jazz trio.

• "The Golden Waffle"
• "Things I Meant to Say"
• "Transcention"
• "Lorraine"
• "Via Escuela"
• "I Give You This Much"
• "Haus Party"
• "George Street"
• "Stablemates" (by Benny Golson)
• "Arabesque One"
• "Good Things Come... To Those Who Wait"