Timmy Trumpet

Timothy Jude Smith (born 9 June 1982), known by his stage name Timmy Trumpet, is an Australian musician, DJ, songwriter and record producer. He has become known internationally for playing the trumpet live and making use of jazz elements in dance music.

Timmy Trumpet
Timmy Trumpet during an Interview at Airbeat One in 2019
Background information
Birth nameTimothy Jude Smith
Born (1982-06-09) 9 June 1982
Sydney, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, DJ, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Trumpet
  • Digital Trumpet
  • Piano
Years active2005–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website

Timmy Trumpet's breakthrough single "Freaks" with New Zealand rapper Savage was certified gold by the RIAA, six times platinum by ARIA, and triple platinum by Recorded Music NZ. Timmy Trumpet is currently ranked the number 6 DJ in the world, according to the DJ Mag Top 100.

On 25 March 2019, Timmy Trumpet became the first trumpet player to perform in zero gravity, a project partnership between the European Space Agency and BigCityBeats.

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