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Tom Gibbs

Jazz cat

About Me

Tom Gibbs is a jazz pianist and composer currently based in Glasgow. He is involved in several projects including the group Alonza which plays his own music. Recent gigs have included a solo gig supporting Lee Konitz at Glasgow Jazz Festival; with Mark McKnight and Will Vinson; a yet to be released recording with Ari Hoenig Gilad Hekselman and Euan Burton; with Paul Towndrow at London and Brecon Jazz festivals.
Tom studied for a BA and MA at the University of York. His MA was supervised by one of his heroes, pianist John Taylor. Tom graduated in 2006 with distinction. Whilst at York, he also recieved ongoing tuition from Julian Arguelles (who played on his final recital) and also Nikki Iles, Mike Walker, Mark Bassey and Chris Batchelor.
In the summer of 2006, Tom attended the School for Improvisational Music intensive summer course in New York.
After graduating, Tom moved back to Scotland to develop his music with the band he lives with. And that's that

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/10/2006
Influences: A few piano players I like: Aaron Parks(!!), Andrea Keller, Hank Jones, John Taylor, Andrew Hill, Mal Waldron, Benoit Delbecq, Craig Taborn,
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

does this stuff actually sell?

This stuff really cheeses me off. I've recently been thinking about writing one of those blurbs about 'how good I really am' for publicity purposes and I've found a source of inspiration:So and So & S...
Posted by Tom Gibbs on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:59:00 PST

making music

Just a little poke to myself really this one. I've had a great couple of days just playing music with people and its been great. Good vibes all round. I have a tendency to stay in and be a practice he...
Posted by Tom Gibbs on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:06:00 PST