Tim Chernikoff

Born: April 29, 1988

Tim Chernikoff is making a significant impact on the New York jazz scene with his unique style that blends the traditions of bebop and swing with personal exploration. His commitment to discovering his musical identity through both composition and improvisation sets him apart, earning him praise from fellow musicians like Dan Haerle for his inventiveness.

Chernikoff's journey has taken him across the U.S., performing with top-tier musicians in diverse locales such as the Bay Area, Dallas Fort Worth, and New York City. His education spans renowned institutions, including the Stanford Jazz Workshop, North Texas, and the Manhattan School of Music, enriching his artistic perspective.

Take Five With Bassist / Composer Jakob Dreyer

by AAJ Staff
November 9, 2023

Meet Jakob Dreyer Jakob Dreyer is a New York City based jazz musician, bassist, and composer. Born and raised in Germany he moved to New York in 2014. He appears on over 30 albums as a sideman, and as a leader he has released two albums on Fresh Sound New Talent: Songs, Hymns & Ballads Vol. ...

Pieces of Sanity

By Tim Chernikoff

Label: Self-Produced
Released: 2021
Track listing: Before You Ask; Tomorrow's Season; Orbits; I Got a Box; How it Goes; Shores of Nazare; Hung Jury; Trump Dump; We'll Keep on Meeting Till We Die; Room for One More