Tim Paco - String Bass & Sousaphone

Tim Paco is a hard-swinging, versatile musician whose driving bass lines add to the solid foundation that makes the Mission City Hot Rhythm Cats one of the hottest and most swinging bands in the Southwest.  Tim is also a skilled tubist and will frequently lend his skill on Sousaphone to provide an authentic New Orleans flavor to the Mission City Hot Rhythm Cats’ performances.

Tim has worn many hats in his musical career; from performing as a symphonic bassist for The Austin Symphony, to composer, educator and clinician for several High School and Youth Orchestras.

Tim’s 22 year career in New Orleans included performances with Brazilian Troubadour, Ricardo Crespo, Tony Green and Gypsy Jazz, The Rites of Swing, Va-Va Voom, Bart Ramsey, Netti Van, guitarist John Rankin and Uncle Shim Sham.  Tim has also lent his skill on the Sousaphone to Pete Fountain’s Half-Fast Walking Club, The Ninth Ward Marching Band, D.R.’s All-star Brass Band, Fritzel’s Jazz Club house band, “A Night at the Columns with John Rankin and friends”, and many guest appearances with a wide variety of ensembles and bands in New Orleans and surrounding Parishes.

In 2005, hurricane Katrina finally inspired Tim to move back to his hometown, San Antonio, TX. We’re sure glad he decided to stay!

Another aspect of Tim’s talent is that of a chef.  His culinary artistry has not gone unnoticed, particularly by the fortunate members of the Mission City Hot Rhythm Cats who have had the good fortune to experience Tim’s incredibly delicious creations first-hand!