If you haven’t heard this great new cd by Tom White, you have to get a copy as soon as possible. This is the ‘hottest’ collection of new jazz that I’ve heard in a long time, played by a serious young up and coming jazz pianist.
This cd is Tom’s homage to his grandfather’s artwork, particularly the painting Tom memorializes in the title cut, Portrait of a Blue Man.
In his debut album, Tom put together a collection of top flight young jazz musicians to record his original compositions. The album features Alex Curnow on guitar, Paul DiMartino on drums, Matt Gilmette on drums and percussion, Chris Gagnon on alto sax and clarinet and Alex Tremblay on bass.
From the title ballad, Blue man, to the toe tapping Facades and Rumors, to the hard charging Secret Weapon, there is something for everyone on this cd.
The cd is available for sale at all shows where Tom’s playing. Be sure to see Tom and his band featuring Alex Curnow on guitar, Paul DiMartino on drums, Kyle Barboza on bass and of course Tom on piano at the Sidebar in Providence on June 9th.
