Based in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, trumpeter and composer Tom Gershwin blends well honed compositions with expressive improvisation. His music embraces both intricate structures and heartfelt emotional connection. Tom has released three full length albums. Sweet Pastimes (2013), Live at Mighty Fine (2016), and Our Season (2018) have received international radio play and critical acclaim.
Tom has performed with jazz luminaries including Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, Ingrid Jensen, Bryan Lynch, and Kenny Werner, and an eclectic array of artists including The Temptations, The Motet, Opiuo, Dumpstaphunk, The Revivalists, Father John Misty, Portugal. The Man, One Republic, Leftover Salmon, and DeVotchKa.
Tom is a grant recipient from the Vermont Arts Council, Pathways to Jazz, and Colorado Creative Industries.
Tom has performed with jazz luminaries including Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, Ingrid Jensen, Bryan Lynch, and Kenny Werner, and an eclectic array of artists including The Temptations, The Motet, Opiuo, Dumpstaphunk, The Revivalists, Father John Misty, Portugal. The Man, One Republic, Leftover Salmon, and DeVotchKa.
Tom is a grant recipient from the Vermont Arts Council, Pathways to Jazz, and Colorado Creative Industries.
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“So deep. Strong, beautiful atmosphere."
- Art Lande, Jazz Pianist
"We’ve probably read or heard of a good Jazz vocalist be praised for “singing like a horn player”, but not often enough the other way around: These trumpets and saxes blow like singers."
-Erik Troe, KUVO Jazz Radio Host
"Brilliant, real, moving, and always evolving!"
-Scott Mattson, Owner of Nocturne Jazz
"Master of solo development, high range and good taste...and when he lets the dogs out, beware..."
-George Petit, Director of Stowe Jazz Festival
- Art Lande, Jazz Pianist
"We’ve probably read or heard of a good Jazz vocalist be praised for “singing like a horn player”, but not often enough the other way around: These trumpets and saxes blow like singers."
-Erik Troe, KUVO Jazz Radio Host
"Brilliant, real, moving, and always evolving!"
-Scott Mattson, Owner of Nocturne Jazz
"Master of solo development, high range and good taste...and when he lets the dogs out, beware..."
-George Petit, Director of Stowe Jazz Festival