Touring & RecordingTom has written, arranged and conducted original music for commercial use including Kiwanis International and Disney. Tom has toured and recorded with several notable blues, jazz and pop artists including jazz singer Jenna Mammina, Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, South Bend Symphony, American Idol, Wicked, Bernadette Peters, Ellis Hall, The Bill Lupkin Band, Buddy Guy, Willie"Big Eyes" Smith (Muddy Waters), Fenton Robinson, Big Time Sarah, saxophonist Ken Vandermark and Lefty Diz.VenuesTom has performed at many notable music venues and festivals including Chicago’s Green Mill Kingston Mines, Rosa’s, Checkerboard Lounge, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Green Dolphin Street, Chicago’s Grant Park Starlight Music Series, The Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Roots Music Festival, The United Center, The Benson & Hedges Blues Festival and The Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Festival.RadioChicago radio appearances have included WXRT’s Local Anesthetic, NPR’s Meet the Music, Paul Parelo’s Blues Power, Hambone’s Blues Party and live jazz broadcasts from the Logan Square Ballroom.For GoodTom created and managed The Fort Wayne Blues & Soul Food Bash, an annual event that raises money for non-profits in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Tom is also an active member of Kiwanis, serving his community through STEM-based service projects for high school Key Club students and by organizing and participating in fundraising events throughout the year. Tom is also a volunteer for the American Red Cross.ProjectsTom leads his own trio “TC3” , sextet “The Riff Rockets”.
