influenced by the Beatles and other
60's groups. His older brother John was also a big influence on Tom. In the 70's and 80's he became a big jazz fan including fusion jazz ( Chick Corea, Larry Coryell, etc)
and big band jazz. ( Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Thad Jones) Tom's piano abilities have been compared to Oscar Peterson and Chick Corea. His drumming is compared to Buddy Rich and Tony Williams. Tom can also do dead-on impressions of Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, Elvis, Willie Nelson and many others.
Tom confesses to loving all types of music from country to classical. He started playing in bands when he was 8 years old. He soon became proficient in many different instruments including piano, guitar, bass, drums and even played the trumpet and sax. Tom has performed with rocker Joan Jett (I love Rock and Roll&) , Lloyd Price ( Stagger Lee, Personality) , Miki Howard ( Imagination) members of Take 6 and many others. His CDs sell all over the world including Japan, England, Canada, Germany and many other areas. They can be found on CD BABY.
( www.cdbaby.com)
He has performed in Japan, West Africa, Cancun ( among other places) and all over the USA. ( w/ Sony Recording Artist Rory and Irving Berlin's Granddaughter " Mary Ellin Lerner" and Lloyd Price. )
He has been a professional musician in the United States for many years and also has a successful recording studio.
( CLEARSOUND RECORDING)
He currently lives in Burke, VA. with his beautiful wife Pam He is the proud father of 3 children - Tony, Sasha and Isabella.