KIM PENSYL

• Composer/Arranger/Producer
• Performing Artist on Piano and Trumpet
• Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

Professional Awards and Achievements

• Album: Pensyl Sketches #1 (1989)
• #3 on Billboard, Contemporary Jazz Chart
• #2 on Radio & Records NAC Chart
• #6 on Gavin AA Chart
• #10 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year
• ASCAP: Best New Jazz Writer
• Album: Pensyl Sketches #2 (1990)
• #5 on Billboard, Contemporary Jazz Chart
• #3 on Radio & Records NAC Chart
• #9 on Radio & Records Contemporary Jazz Chart
• #3 on Gavin AA Chart
• #16 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year
• Album: Pensyl Sketches #3 (1991)
• #9 on Billboard, Contemporary Jazz Chart
• Top 10 at Radio & Records and Gavin
• N.A.R.M. Jazz Album of the Year
• Album: Three Day Weekend (1992)
• #3 on Billboard, Contemporary Jazz Chart
• Top 10 at Radio & Records and Gavin
• Album: Eyes of Wonder (1993)
• #16 on Billboard, Contemporary Jazz Chart
• Jazz Voices (1996)
• WOSU-TV Award Winning concert video
• Album: At The Moment (2002)
• #7 on National Jazz Radio Chart
• Yearly Recipient of ASCAP Writer's Award

Selected Professional Performances

• The Blue Note, NY
• Blues Alley, Washington DC
• The Clearwater Jazz Festival, FL
• Sunfest, FL
• Summerfest, WI
• Caravan of Dreams, TX
• Scullers, MA
• Humphries, CA
• Beacon Theatre, NY
• Rockefellers, TX
• University Amphithertre, CA
• Stone Mountain Jazz Festival, GA
• Pacific Jazz Festival, CA
• University of Mexico, Mexico City
• Numerous other club and festival appearances

Recent Ohio Performances

• Performance and Masterclass at the 2008 Ohio ITG Conference, Cedarville University
• Performance at the 2008 OMEA Convention with Select Big Band
• Director of 2007 Ohio Inter-Collegiate Jazz Ensemble at the OMEA Convention
• Premiered Jazz Trumpet Ensemble composition at the 2007 Ohio ITG conference
• Opening act for Joe Sample, Spyro Gyra, and Fourplay featuring Bob James and Larry Carlton
• The University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music with Arturo Sandoval, Kenny Werner, Terri Lyne Carrington, and John Clayton, Kevin Mahogany and John Fedchock
• The Blue Wisp Big Band
• The Psycho Acoustic Orchestra
• The Blue Wisp Trio featuring Phil DeGreg
• Performances for the Arthritic Foundation Gala, The Columbus Symphony Gala, Down Syndrome event, All Saints Church, and the Kidney Foundation
• Guest Soloist with the Sycamore High School Wind Symphony
• The CCM Jazztet
• The WJZA Smooth Jazz Trio at a wide variety of events

Freelance Artist-Performance

• Woody Herman Orchestra
• Acoustic Alchemy
• The Blue Wisp Big Band
• The Psycho Acoustic Orchestra
• Vaughn Wiester's Famous Jazz Orchestra
• Jazz To Go Big Band and The New Remnants Big Band
• The Columbus Jazz Orchestra
• Musical Director for Jazz at the Hilton Columbus (2000-2003)
• Hyatt, Holiday Inn Hotels (1985-1989)
• Roger James Orchestra (Princess Cruise Line, 1984-1985)
• Guy Lombardo Orhestra (1982)
• College Performances with: Hubert Laws, Don Ellis, Geral Wilson, Al Hirt, and Louis Bellson

Freelance Artist-Composition and Production

• Digital editing and mixing for Phil DeGreg's recording "The Brazilian Way"
• Digital editing and mixing for Randy Mather's recording "My Funny Valentine"
• Mix Chuck Bergeron's high acclaimed album "Compositions Coast to Coast"
• Jingles ranging from Bob Evans Restaurants to Donatos Pizza
• Corporate videos and logos
• Demo production for various artists/singers in jazz, pop, and R&B
• Midi production for the Youth America Shows
• Song production for various artists