At one time, Tim Whalen’s groups were among the most popular jazz acts in Madison. Then he moved to Ohio and later to Washington D.C. In 2023 he moved back to his childhood home of Milwaukee, and now gigs regularly in Madison. On December 6th he brings his trio to the North Street Cabaret to celebrate the release of his first jazz record in 10 years.

“Trio Volume 1” is Tim Whalen’s debut trio recording and features John Christensen on bass and Hannah Johnson on drums. It includes Tim’s original compositions alongside arrangements of pieces by Chick Corea and Cole Porter.

It is available at his website, Bandcamp, and the other usual outlets.