REHEARSAL 6 - UphillGardeningv4

A rough idea of how things went the first time we met up to run through some Herbie tracks - we were without percussion for this first rehearsal...

Jazz Meet Herbie Tribute 12th May 2013 - Chameleon Rehearsal 1

A rough idea of how things went the second time we met up to run through some Herbie tracks - this is the first time we tackled Actual Proof.

Jazz Meet Herbie Tribute 12th May 2013 - Actual Proof Rehearsal 2

Jazz Meet Herbie Tribute 12th May 2013 - Watermelon Man Rehearsal 1

In the last stages of preparing for the Herbie Hancock gig on Sunday May 12th at Floripa, Old St.

Jazz Meet Herbie Tribute 12th May 2013 - Bubbles Rehearsal 3

A brief taster from the head of 'Butterfly', one of Herbie's most beautiful ballads.

Jazz Meet Herbie Tribute 12th May 2013 - Butterfly Rehearsal 3

Tom is a Cambridge / London based keyboard player whose playing and listening ability have already brought him experience of performing at venues such as the Jazz Cafe, the IndigO2 arena and the Big Chill festival main stage, whilst recording in world famous studios including Abbey Road and Sunset Sound (in LA). Blessed (and sometimes cursed) with perfect pitch, Tom can play or notate nearly all music he hears, just from listening to it. His main inspiration is Herbie Hancock; Tom has transcribed many of Herbie’s tracks precisely (see his youtube channel) and his arsenal of vintage keyboards (suitcase Fender Rhodes mk1 88 key model, Hohner Clavinet D6, Solina String Ensemble) reflect the set-up that Herbie used on his classic albums of the ’70′s. Tom also considers Jerry Peters, the Mizell Brothers, Matthew Larkin Cassell and of course Don Blackman as his main influences.  Tom has recorded, co-written and performed as part of the Beauty Room band, a highly-regarded band that draws its influences from artists such as Joni Mitchell and Steely Dan. He is also currently working with the hugely talented Myles Sanko, an incredible soul singer, who will shortly be releasing his solo project. Tom is also lucky enough to perform with the great blues singer and guitarist, Dave Thomas. Tom is always concentrating on his development as a musician and still has classical and jazz piano lessons in addition to exploring as many different genres as possible. He is also a consummate professional, having a reputation for being cheerful, easy-going and habitually on time (or early!). If you’re interested in having Tom perform with your band or record on your project, please get in touch!

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