Jim Self

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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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

756 releases · 235 albums · active 1976–2026

  • Performance · 812
  • Other credits · 84
  • Production · 7

Studios: Sony Scoring Stage · Newman Scoring Stage · Todd-AO Scoring Stage · Capitol Studios

Frequent collaborators

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