cheOver the course of this special series The Tom Gershwin Quartet
endeavors to explore the musical spirit and honor the legacy of the
iconic Chet Baker, with a particular focus on Chat’s prolific work
on the Pacific Jazz label. Tom’s professional career began in the
United States Army Band, where he performed for 3 years across the
Pacific Northwest and Japan. He was promoted to sergeant before
receiving an honorable discharge. He received his jazz performance
degrees from CU Boulder (undergraduate) and NYU (masters). Tom’s
projects are all deeply dynamic and balance the framework of finely
crafted compositions along with the art of free of expression through
improvisation. His sextet has been featured at festivals after fining
and honing their sound over several residencies at Nocturne and in
2018, Tom’s released their first album “Our Season”, which was
funded in part by the Pathways to Jazz Grant. Tom has recorded two
other jazz albums: “Sweet Pastimes”, an intimate duo project and
“Live at Mighty Fine”, an adventurous live quintet recording. Tom
has performed and/or recorded with The Temptations, The Revivalists,
John Batiste, Father John Misty, Chris Potter, One Republic,
DeVotchKa, Opiuo, Leftover Salmon, Juno winner Jayme Stone, and
Portugal.The Man at venues including Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Blue
Note, and City Park Jazz. As an artist continually moving forward, Tom
seeks to understand a daily process that allows emotion and creativity
to thrive. By dedicating himself to this, he strives to inspire
students, fellow musicians, and listeners alike through his work.
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