Jimmy Tran
Jimmy Tran, aka MrTinyJam, was born at a young age and began playing
rock drum set in elementary school. As a budding drummer, Jimmy developed
his technique and unique musical style by playing along with the best…. records,
learning all the classic and most influential beats at the time. During his teenage
years, he was already making a name for himself as … Jimmy… but more
importantly a go-to drummer for top 40 gigs. In college, he was introduced to
Jazz music by composer Tom Kubis and later expanded his musical repertoire by
studying Latin music with Chuck Silverman.
After graduating Cal State Fullerton with a degree in composition, Jimmy toured
the world and recorded with various indie bands. He is currently playing with
Hawaiian sensation Tini Grey, Former contender on the “The Voice”.
Jimmy is always experimenting with ideas of a hybrid drum set and percussion
which was featured in April 2018 Modern Drummer Magazine and spring of 2019.