Working Musicians/Kansas City

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Tim Whitmer

Kansas City pianist, composer, and bandleader Tim Whitmer carries the city's swing tradition through clubs, concerts, and recordings.

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About Tim Whitmer

Whitmer's official biography traces his Kansas City swing foundation, classical training, international festival work, and a 1998 concert of original music at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.[1]

KCUR's 2025 profile documents Happy Holidays as a later addition to a recording catalog that spans jazz performance and community-focused projects.[2]

Kansas City swing

Whitmer's biography centers the city's swing language and his regular local performance work.[1]

Original music at Weill Hall

The official account records his 1998 Carnegie Hall recital.[1]

Happy Holidays

KCUR profiles the pianist discussing his 2025 seasonal album.[2]

Start Listening

Music from Tim WhitmerHear an artist-curated YouTube playlist spanning Whitmer's recordings.KCUR studio conversationListen to Whitmer perform and discuss Happy Holidays with Kansas City's public radio station.

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