Composer and trumpeter Tom Gershwin crafts music at the intersection of chamber detail, jazz, and spontaneous improvisation. After over two decades of performing in New York and Denver, Tom moved to Vermont to concentrate on composing; the result is a body of work centered on patient melodies, interwoven textures, and moments of fearless group improvisation. His quintet’s latest record, Wellspring, was captured in four concentrated days at The Clubhouse (Rhinebeck) and has become the centerpiece of a repertoire designed to connect deeply with listeners. Tom’s four album catalogue (Wellspring, Our Season, Live at Mighty Fine, and Sweet Pastimes) maps a steady arc of growth from intimate chamber pieces to expansive ensemble statements. An awardee of the Jazz Road Tours, Pathways to Jazz, and Vermont Creation grants, Tom brings a disciplined, art-forward approach to programming and production, pairing technically demanding writing with accessible, communal performances.
Tom has performed with jazz luminaries including Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, 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 has performed with jazz luminaries including Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, 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.