Tom Gershwin Quintet presents Wellspring

Tom Gershwin presents Wellspring

Wellspring celebrates the currents of energy that flow around us and within us. Drawing inspiration from these sources, Wellspring offers a reservoir of opportunities for deep listening and presence. Trumpeter and composer Tom Gershwin presents expressive compositions that are rooted in jazz, and invites listeners into a space of potential and connection.

This music is brought to life by performers who possess technical mastery of their instrument and delight in improvisational settings. They have the ability to empathetically navigate between the worlds of musical precision and open improvisation.

Tom Gershwin- Trumpet & Compositions

David Ambrosio- Bass

Mike Bjella- Saxophone

Perry Smith- Guitar

Colin Stranahan- Drums

David Ambrosio is one of NYC’s finest bassists, regularly playing with Joe Lovano, Ingrid Jensen, and Donny McCaslin. Saxophone virtuoso Mike Bjella is a brave explorer of time, rhythm, and harmony. He has performed internationally with Jimmy Heath, John Pattitucci, Delfayo Marsalis, Leif Vollebekk and Peter Peter. Guitarist Perry Smith combines the tradition of jazz with broad influences from contemporary music to create his signature style. Smith is the type of player that explores the specific possibilities offered by weaving in and out of the harmonic structure with his improvisations. Colin Stranahan is a world touring drummer and winner of the Thelonious Monk Drum Competition. He has performed with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Kurt Rosenwinkel.

Based in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Tom Gershwin has released three full length albums. Sweet Pastimes (2013), Live at Mighty Fine (2016), and Our Season (2018) have received international radio play and critical acclaim. Tom has performed with jazz luminaries including Chris Potter, Jon Batiste, Art Lande, Ingrid Jensen, Bryan Lynch, 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.

“So deep. Strong, beautiful atmosphere."
Art Lande, ECM Jazz Pianist

"We’ve probably read or heard of a good Jazz vocalist be praised for “singing like a horn player”, but not often enough the other way around: These trumpets and saxes blow like singers."
Erik Troe, KUVO Jazz Radio Host

"Brilliant, real, moving, and always evolving!"
Scott Mattson, Owner of Nocturne Jazz

"Master of solo development, high range and good taste...and when he lets the dogs out, beware..."
George Petit, Director of Stowe Jazz Festival

Tom is a grant recipient from South Arts, the Vermont Arts Council, Pathways to Jazz, and Colorado Creative Industries.

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