Tim Shia (drums)

Since entering the Toronto music scene, Saskatoon-born drummer and bandleader, Tim Shia has performed and recorded with many of Canada's most acclaimed musicians, including Rich Underhill, Kevin Barrett, Laila Biali, Amanda Martinez, Julie Michels, Kelly Jefferson, George Koller, Ron Davis, Rhonda Stakich, Suzie McNeil, Tyler Yarema, Quinsin Nachoff, Mike Downes, Kieren Overs, and Dee Kaye Ibomeka. As both sideman and leader, he has played festivals and shows across the country and recorded and composed music for CDs, television and film.

Tim's current performance and recording projects include: the Love Orchestra (his ever evolving "jazz" outfit); LEO37 (Toronto-based emcee/ turntablist); Ebb (a contemporary jazz guitar trio focused on groove and atmospherics); the Love Mechaniques (a deconstructionist group with modern jazz intentions); and his newest project, the Worst Pop Band Ever (pop tunes played in ways upsetting to both pop and jazz purists). Tim also plays as a sideman in a number of other groups, teaches private lessons, and has, since 2000, run Jazz for Juniors, an educational program that teaches school-aged children about Jazz.

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