Tim Heintz

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Born (1961-08-22) August 22, 1961 (age 64)
Sacramento, California
Occupation
  • Composer
  • Arranger
  • Keyboardist
  • Music director
Spouse(s)Sharon Heintz

Tim Heintz (born August 22, 1961 in Sacramento, California) is an American composer, arranger, keyboardist, and music director whose diverse career spans film, television, live performance, and themed entertainment.[1] As a seasoned session musician, he has recorded and toured with artists such as Chaka Khan, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, and Al Jarreau, while also releasing a series of solo smooth jazz albums. In film and television, Heintz has contributed additional music to blockbuster films like Enemy of the State, Gone in 60 Seconds, and One Hour Photo, and composed for numerous TV series and commercials. He is especially known for his work with Disney, including his orchestral arrangements for the acclaimed Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom and original compositions for Disneyland Paris shows.[2][3][4] His music can be heard across theme parks, PBS specials, worship settings, and international projects—demonstrating a dynamic blend of technical excellence and emotional storytelling.[5]

Early Life and Education

  • Born in August 22, 1961 in Sacramento, California.[6]

Career

Session Musician and Touring Artist

Heintz gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as a versatile session musician, work­ing in jazz, rock, R&B, and worship music. He programmed synths and played keyboard for artists such as Lee Ann Rimes (Desperate Housewives Soundtrack), Sara Evans and the Warren Bros (the film “Where the Heart Is”), John Tesh, George Benson and many others.[7][8]

He toured extensively, serving as keyboardist and musical director for notable performers including Chaka Khan (3 years), Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, and John Tesh.[9]

Solo Smooth Jazz Artist

Between 1987 and 1992, Heintz released five solo albums in the smooth jazz genre, including his track “Dear Jacqui,” which has remained a standard on jazz radio formats.[10][11]

Film, TV, and Media Composition

Heintz has composed additional music and scores for a variety of high-profile films and TV productions, including:

  • Enemy of the State (1998), One Hour Photo (2002), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
  • Bad Boys II (2003), Where the Heart Is (2000)
  • TV theme and score work includes 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Bobby’s World, Sister, Sister, The Waltons: Homecoming[12]and others.[13]

He has also composed for commercials, Disney & Universal theme parks, and various TV series.[14]

Musical Direction for PBS Specials

Heintz was musical director for PBS specials, including Damian & Friends (2001, Bucharest) and Breaking the Rules (2003) featuring Denyce Graves, Patti LaBelle, and Take 6.[15]

Theme Park Productions

Heintz was the arranger for Happily Ever After, Magic Kingdom’s flagship nighttime spectacular. Debuting May 12, 2017, the 18‑minute show features an original theme song by Watts/Dodd/Pierce (performed by Angie Keilhauer & Jordan Fisher), with Heintz integrating the orchestral backing by a 75‑piece London symphony and arranging evocative Disney favorites from The Little Mermaid to Moana. Designed with fireworks, projection mapping, lasers, and searchlights, the show ran until September 29, 2021, and was re‑introduced in April 2023 with new Main Street projections while retaining Heintz’s musical direction.[16]

Philanthropy and Recent Work

Heintz has been involved in fundraising music events, including support for Lily of the Valley Children’s Village in South Africa where he lived with his family for over a year in 2005.[17][18][19]

Personal Life

Heintz has been married to Sharon Heintz since April 29,1995, and they have three children.[20]

Selected Discography

Solo Albums (Smooth Jazz):

  • Tim Heintz (1987)[21]
  • Four additional smooth jazz albums (1987–1992)[22][23]

Notable Single:

References

  1. ↑ "Steely Dan Database: artist info of Tim Heintz". www.steelydan.nl. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  2. ↑ "Disney Mermaid and Villain Shows Opens at Hollywood Studios". samsdisneydiary.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  3. ↑ Tuttle, Brit (2025-04-17). "VIDEO: Listen to New Original Song for 'Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After' Stage Show - WDWNT". WDW News Today. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  4. ↑ Johnson, Kyle (2021-09-08). "Hear a Sneak Preview of 'You Are the Magic' Ahead of Disney Enchantment". WDW Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  5. ↑ "About". Tim Heintz. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  6. ↑ "Tim Heintz | Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  7. ↑ "Tim Heintz". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  8. ↑ "Tim Heintz | TheAudioDB.com". www.theaudiodb.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  9. ↑ "Tim Heintz | TheAudioDB.com". www.theaudiodb.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  10. ↑ Jazz, All About. "Tim Heintz Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  11. ↑ "Tim Heintz | TheAudioDB.com". www.theaudiodb.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  12. ↑ GoldDerby / Gold Derby (2022-05-11). Tena Clark and Tim Heintz ('The Waltons: Homecoming' composers'): 'How do we honor' original music?. Retrieved 2025-06-19 – via YouTube.
  13. ↑ "Tim Heintz". Muppet Wiki. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  14. ↑ "Tim Heintz - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  15. ↑ "Tim Heintz - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  16. ↑ "VIDEO - Inside a recording session for the 'Happily Ever After' theme song". www.wdwmagic.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  17. ↑ "Tim Heintz - Trivia". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  18. ↑ Staff, The Acorn (2005-05-11). "Event to benefit African orphanages". The Acorn - Serving Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park & Westlake Village. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  19. ↑ "Tim Heintz". The GRATITUDE Life. 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  20. ↑ "Tim Heintz | Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  21. ↑ "Tim Heintz". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  22. ↑ "Tim Heintz". www.smooth-jazz.de. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  23. ↑ "Tim Heintz - Soundtrack.Net". www.soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  24. ↑ Tim Heintz by Tim Heintz on Apple Music, 1987-01-01, retrieved 2025-06-19
  25. ↑ "Tim Heintz by Tim Heintz". Genius. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  26. ↑ "Tim Heintz - Soundtrack.Net". www.soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  27. ↑ "Tim Heintz Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-06-19.

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