Tim Leopold

American trumpeter Tim Leopold is a dynamic and versatile musician based in New York City. Renowned for his distinctive tonal palette and mastery of diverse styles, Tim has built a flourishing career as a performer, composer, and educator, excelling in both written and improvisational music.

With nearly two decades of experience in New York’s contemporary and commercial music scenes, Tim is a sought-after chamber musician. He performs regularly as a member of the contemporary ensemble Alarm Will Sound and the Atlantic Brass Quintet and has previously been a member of Meridian Arts Ensemble, Tilt Brass, and Nu Deco Ensemble. A passionate advocate for new music, Tim collaborates frequently with living composers, premiering dozens of works annually. Equally prominent as a commercial musician, Tim has contributed to dozens of Broadway productions, including Chicago the Musical, Finding Neverland, and An American in Paris. His Grammy nominated recordings can be found on labels such as Innova, Cantaloupe, Nonesuch, Tzadik, Masterworks Broadway, and New World Records.

Hailing from a musical family in New Orleans, Tim has two older brothers who are also professional trumpeters and multi-instrumentalists. He holds degrees in trumpet performance and jazz studies from the University of Kansas and the University of Oregon, respectively.