Tom Gershwin is a trumpeter and composer living in Vermont.
As a performer, Tom has shared the stage with Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, Greg Gisbert, Stefon Harris, Lenny Picket, The Temptations, The Revivalists, Father John Misty, Devotchka, One Republic, Opiuo, Leftover Salmon, Jayme Stone, and Portugal. The Man.
“Our Season” is Tom's most recent album, which was awarded funding by Pathways to Jazz. All original music for sextet explores the balance between well crafted compositions and freedom of expression. His other two albums “Sweet Pastimes”, and “Live at Mighty Fine” have received critical acclaim and international radio play.
Tom's early professional career began in the United States Army Band, where he performed for 3 years across the Pacific Northwest and Japan. He then received his degrees in Jazz Performance from CU Boulder (Undergraduate) and NYU (Master’s). During his time at NYU he studied with John Scofield, Kenny Werner, Drew Gress, and brass guru Laurie Frink.
As a performer, Tom has shared the stage with Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, Greg Gisbert, Stefon Harris, Lenny Picket, The Temptations, The Revivalists, Father John Misty, Devotchka, One Republic, Opiuo, Leftover Salmon, Jayme Stone, and Portugal. The Man.
“Our Season” is Tom's most recent album, which was awarded funding by Pathways to Jazz. All original music for sextet explores the balance between well crafted compositions and freedom of expression. His other two albums “Sweet Pastimes”, and “Live at Mighty Fine” have received critical acclaim and international radio play.
Tom's early professional career began in the United States Army Band, where he performed for 3 years across the Pacific Northwest and Japan. He then received his degrees in Jazz Performance from CU Boulder (Undergraduate) and NYU (Master’s). During his time at NYU he studied with John Scofield, Kenny Werner, Drew Gress, and brass guru Laurie Frink.
New York University, NYC, NY
Master's in Jazz Performance (MA) 2012
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
BA in Music Performance (2010) With Highest Honors
Graduate of The United States Army Element School of Music, Norfolk, VA
Plus . . . certifications in Crowd Management and Field Sanitation!
Master's in Jazz Performance (MA) 2012
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
BA in Music Performance (2010) With Highest Honors
Graduate of The United States Army Element School of Music, Norfolk, VA
Plus . . . certifications in Crowd Management and Field Sanitation!
