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STORY/Press Release - Tim Coffman / Songwriter/Musician/Producer/Engineer CONTACT: Pam - E-mail: pam@rolltopmusic.com News: Rolltop Music is pleased to announce that Tim Coffman had two of his songs nominated by the International JPF Music Awards for song of the year for 2006. The two songs that were nominated are "JungleWave" from his CD "Beach & Guitar" and "Fascination" from the 2005 release "Music from Beach Boulevard". Both nominations are in the surf rock category. Beach & Guitar is the latest CD release from San Diego-based, independent label, Rolltop Records. Written, arranged and produced by Tim Coffman, Beach & Guitar with it's signature sound of warm/deep tones and modern ambient production pays homage to the best in California surf and Hawaiian styles. But it's Coffman's relentless and loving attention to detail that sets Beach & Guitar head and shoulders above other generic retreads of the era. It should be pointed out that this is Coffman's third original music project in just over two years. Never content to rest on his laurels, B & G is a follow-up to the highly successful 2003 release of Nonstop to Paris which was warmly embraced by smooth jazz radio and during it's debut week scored on the list of top 10 most added radio singles. Destined to be a smooth jazz favorite Nonstop to Paris with it's mix of cool Jazz, smooth Jazz and deep grooves continues to receive international airplay 10 months after it's release. Now rewind to June 2002. Coffman began by recording This Is Fun his first personal project of instrumental tunes that he had written over a 10-year span but had never gotten around to recording. The resulting nine-track CD represents a sentimental trip back to the 60's, when melody dominated popular music - Coffman then adds just the right blend of contemporary spices and succeeds in capturing the essence of the instrumental pop music genre of the time. The result is some very fresh 'Vintage Soundtracks.' But to tell the story we need to go back to Coffman's roots in a three-decade career that has taken him from sharing the stage with rock music luminaries Steppenwolf and the Dave Clark Five to country legends Roy Clark and Jimmy Dean. During the following years Coffman performed as a front man and bassist for several West Coast bands and worked as a freelance songwriter and producer. Coffman's natural progression from performer to producer began in earnest in 1984 when he opened a small recording studio in San Diego and began building a solid reputation as a music producer and engineer. During the years that followed, Coffman produced hundreds of projects including local and national commercials, and full length CDs for Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Latin and Contemporary Gospel artists. In 1986, Coffman founded Rolltop Records as a way to promote the artists he was recording. Rolltop, named for the huge desk in which the studio mixing board was set, became the epicenter for many recording artists in San Diego. Coffman also enjoyed a stint in the 80's as a successful concert promoter, working with many leading Gospel artists, including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patti and others. In 1993, Coffman launched a series of CDs that eventually grew to six volumes of praise and worship music. Drawing almost solely on hometown talent, the Adventures worship series has enjoyed national airplay on over 200 Gospel stations. Now fast forward to 2004. Beach & Guitar was recorded in Hawaii and at Rolltop Studio in San Diego CA. Coffman continues his legacy of authentic tones by using a dream collection of vintage mics, recording gear and instruments. Conclusion: Beach & Guitar has the vibe. Tim Coffman was recently asked to describe his music. Here is what he had to say. 'I grew up in a beach town and my musical experience has been shaped by the beach culture. I think of my music as 'New Americana' which is an expression of surf and Island music, cool jazz, Flamenco, Roots Rock, Ambient, Folk and m
