Eight Bells: Timothy P. Green

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of my frequent musical partner—and more importantly, my dear friend—Tim Green.

If you’re familiar with his original music, you may know him as Timothy P. Green. But to friends and family, he’ll always be Tim.

I first met Tim probably thirty years ago, when he subbed in on drums for our other friend Tim (Nash) on a cover gig somewhere in Alabama; and we immediately hit it off.

Many times, we’d convene at his and Cindy’s place, and listen to some jazz or jam on our own instruments while enjoying some of Tim’s excellent Indian cooking. In addition to studying Indian cuisine, Tim was an accomplished tabla player, and helped establish the Pandit Jasraj School of East Indian Classical Music in Atlanta.

Music: Timothy P. Green · Piedmont Park (Link)

When I recorded my first album and decided to create a “quirky” live show, I knew Tim needed to be an integral part of it. One of our living room jams became the song “hOMe” on that album, and Tim was a featured player in the live performances.

When I finally satisfied a long-time dream of buying a sailboat, Tim and Cindy were two of the first folks to join me and The Admiral aboard the vessel on Lake Lanier; and we were thrilled when they met up with us again in Marathon after we moved the boat to the Gulf.

Not only did Tim have the most hearty laugh and a keen appreciation for the absurd, he was a truly creative spirit. I’m honored that he entrusted me with turning some of his songs into audio reality, including Piedmont Park (above) and the album Birds Had Flown (below, including the video for “Cross That Bridge”).

Music: Timothy P. Green · Birds Had Flown (Link)

Below: Rehearsal for Live Performance, at Red Room Studio.

Tim’s ashes will be returned to upstate New York, and in keeping with Tim’s iconoclastic personality, there will be no public service. I am sure that Tim would, if anything, want us to share his music as far and wide as possible…and to find joy and humor in everyday things.

Much Love, My Brother…

-Bradford Rogers

P.S.: Just in case any of the embedded audio/video links don’t show up, here are the links. I hope soon we will also be able to make Tim’s music available to enjoy and share in high fidelity outside the walled gardens of iTunes and Amazon.

“Cross That Bridge” Video

“Wake Up” – Ableton Live jam

Birds Had Flown album – SoundCloud

“Piedmont Park” (single) – SoundCloud

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