Bio

Born in Long Island New York, Tom started
playing guitar at the age of 10 after hearing Elvis,
Buddy Holly and the Beatles and played in rock bands
throughout in teen years. After leaving high school,
Tom discovered jazz and moved to Tampa to attend
the University of South Florida's jazz program under
Chuck Owen.

Upon graduation he became the guitarist and musical
director for top jazz singer Belinda Womack and was
voted Tampa Bay's Best Jazz Band in 1994. While
with Belinda, Tom performed concerts with legendary
cornetist Nat Adderly and opened shows for
numerous national acts including Branford Marsalis,
The Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, Herbie Mann, Oleta
Adams and many others. After recording a CD in 1998,
Tom joined R&B singer / national recording artist
Kasai and recorded his debut CD in 2000.

Currently, Tom plays with the high energy 12 piece
dance band Southtown Fever and continues a busy
performance schedule as a freelance jazz, classical
and pop/rock guitarist as well as teaching privately at
Don Banks Music in south Tampa and writing music
for film projects and music libraries.

Tom's musical inspiration comes from a variety of
players and styles. From the jazz sounds of Wes
Montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and John Scofield
to the rock sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Urban and
the Beatles, Tom approaches his music with fire and
passion