Sean Nimmons-Paterson(I)
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Sean Nimmons-Paterson, M. Mus., is a musician, composer, and producer, whose work is heard around the world in films, TV series and advertisements. With more than 15 years of experience as a screen composer, he has written original scores and songs for over 50 films and series', airing on networks and platforms such as PBS, CBC, Netflix, CityTV, Family Channel and The Hallmark Channel. Sean's work as an album producer includes co-production on The Stella and Sam Album which received the Juno Award for Children's Album of the Year in 2013. As a pianist with a multi-instrumental background, he has an extensive performance and recording resume including international tours and festival appearances.
A native of Toronto, Sean developed his passion for creating music at a young age. His upbringing in an accomplished musical family led him to a career as a working musician, performing full-time on stages throughout Canada and internationally. In 2025, he was among the musicians chosen to honor Oscar Peterson on his 100th birthday, for the OP100 celebrations at Massey Hall. Sean also accompanied astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield during a performance for Coalition Canada's annual Music Monday event, marking the first live, space-to-earth national sing-along. An honors graduate of the acclaimed Humber College Music program, he later earned a Master of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Toronto. In 2009, Sean began a career as a composer for film and TV, first at the audio house Silent Joe, and later establishing himself as an in-demand freelancer.
In 2020, Sean established his group The Nimmons Tribute, which honors the legacy of his grandfather - clarinetist, bandleader and composer Phil Nimmons O.C., O. Ont. The octet has released two critically acclaimed albums, Vol. 1 - To The Nth in 2020, and Vol. 2 - Generational in 2023. As the arranger, producer and pianist of The Nimmons Tribute, Sean created records that bridge the gap between his musical heritage and his own legacy. Fortified by some of Canada's most respected musicians, the recordings contain arrangements of his grandfather's charts and his own original compositions. Both albums have received favorable press and airplay in Canada and internationally, recognized on annual lists of best jazz recordings in publications such as The Ottawa Citizen and Jazz.FM91.
Sean works full-time performing, composing, recording and producing music from his studio in Toronto.
A native of Toronto, Sean developed his passion for creating music at a young age. His upbringing in an accomplished musical family led him to a career as a working musician, performing full-time on stages throughout Canada and internationally. In 2025, he was among the musicians chosen to honor Oscar Peterson on his 100th birthday, for the OP100 celebrations at Massey Hall. Sean also accompanied astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield during a performance for Coalition Canada's annual Music Monday event, marking the first live, space-to-earth national sing-along. An honors graduate of the acclaimed Humber College Music program, he later earned a Master of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Toronto. In 2009, Sean began a career as a composer for film and TV, first at the audio house Silent Joe, and later establishing himself as an in-demand freelancer.
In 2020, Sean established his group The Nimmons Tribute, which honors the legacy of his grandfather - clarinetist, bandleader and composer Phil Nimmons O.C., O. Ont. The octet has released two critically acclaimed albums, Vol. 1 - To The Nth in 2020, and Vol. 2 - Generational in 2023. As the arranger, producer and pianist of The Nimmons Tribute, Sean created records that bridge the gap between his musical heritage and his own legacy. Fortified by some of Canada's most respected musicians, the recordings contain arrangements of his grandfather's charts and his own original compositions. Both albums have received favorable press and airplay in Canada and internationally, recognized on annual lists of best jazz recordings in publications such as The Ottawa Citizen and Jazz.FM91.
Sean works full-time performing, composing, recording and producing music from his studio in Toronto.
