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Jim Self

Jim Self is credited on 157 releases across 237 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1976–2023 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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157

Pressings credited

237

Albums

6

Decades active

277

In collections

Biography

James Martin Self (August 20, 1943 – November 2, 2025) was an American tubist and composer from Los Angeles. Self performed extensively in Los Angeles and internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral tubist, and most notably as a studio musician in movie studios in Los Angeles. He appeared on over 1500 soundtracks. He was also known for his association with the Pasadena Symphony, the Pacific Symphony, the Los Angeles Opera, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

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Credited work

157 releases · 237 albums · active 1976–2023

  • Performance · 197
  • Other credits · 16
  • Production · 1

Studios: Santa Monica Sound Recorders · Newman Scoring Stage · A&M Studios · Todd-AO Scoring Stage

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