Critical Mass with smooth Jazz Saxa man Tim Cunningham

When Tim Cunningham was faced with the choice between the football field or the musical stage, lucky for us, he chose the latter. Having played the saxophone for over half his life, Tim spent his college years at Michigan State splitting his time between playing defense and playing music. And although a football scholarship saw him through school, his passion for the sax has carried him well beyond, as he passed up an NFL contract and eventually pursued a career in music.

For decades the words "smooth , sultry, cool & funky" have been used to describe Tim's high energy and emotional stage show as his sexy blend of smooth jazz and soulful R&B connects with people of all ages, races and genres of music. This unique and versatile style has earned Tim the pleasure of opening for such jazz greats as Dave Koz, Norman Brown, Chick Corea, The Yellow Jackets, Brian Culbertson, Winton Marsalis and George Benson.

Signed to Atlantic Records in 1996 his first major label release, "Right Turn Only"  featured  the efforts of Will Downing, Brian Culbertson, Kevin Whalum, and Bobby Lyle. Tim's newest project, the eagerly anticipated "Tim Cunningham Live" album, where he covers some of his favorite songs, was released Aug 18, 2012.

Tim credits his mother and his strong Christian beliefs for  keeping him grounded as he strikes that delicate balance between the world of music and that of family man with his 3 children and wife of 20 years, all whom he has written and named songs for on past CDs. This approachable and down to earth quality is what endears Tim to his fan base...and his gift to touch their hearts with his music is what keeps 'em  comin' back for more!