Scott Zimmer

As a saxophonist and woodwind player, Dr. Scott Zimmer divides his time between his creative music projects and performances and his music students.  This versatile and experienced saxophonist has performed and recorded in a variety of musical styles ranging from commercial to jazz to classical.  

Dr. Zimmer has appeared on a number of recordings including Jazz with the Marohnic, Pilafian, Hopkins Jazz Nonet (Summit Records DCD-227), and Meltdown with The Pilafian Project (Summit Records DCD-229).  Currently, he performs locally with a number of well known jazz ensembles and local groups, such as the innovative jazz quartet Jiggle, The Hamptons, The Santan Swing Band, The Prizefighting Kangaroos Saxophone Quartet, The Phoenix Jazz Wrokshop, The Cal Tjader Project, and The Union 32 All-Stars, all while teaching and performing as a freelance saxophonist and woodwind player.

Prior to completing his Doctorate of Musical Arts degree locally at Arizona State University, Dr. Zimmer was awarded a Masters degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from his hometown school, University of Northern Iowa where he performed with the award-winning UNI Jazz Band. 

Dr. Zimmer teaches courses in jazz and rock history at Paradise Valley Community College, University of Arizona North Valley. Previously, he has served on the faculty at Glendale Community College, Arizona School for the Arts, Eastern New Mexico University, and the University of Oregon.