Born on Long Island New York, Tom started playing guitar at the
age of 10 after hearing Elvis, Buddy Holly and the Beatles and played in
rock bands throughout in teen years. After leaving high school, Tom
discovered jazz and moved to Tampa to attend the University of South
Florida's jazz program under Chuck Owen.
Upon graduation he became the guitarist and musical director for top jazz
singer Belinda Womack and was voted Tampa Bay's Best Jazz Band in
1994. While with Belinda, Tom performed concerts with legendary cornetist
Nat Adderly and opened shows for numerous national acts including
Branford Marsalis, The Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, Herbie Mann, Oleta
Adams and many others. After recording a CD in 1998, Tom joined R&B
singer / national recording artist Kasai and recorded his debut CD in
2000.
Currently, Tom leads his own Jazz / funk group - TOM JEMMOTT BAND and
performs with the high energy 12 piece dance band Southtown Fever . He
is also a member of the modern Jazz Trio - THICK AS THIEVES and
continues a busy performance schedule as a freelance jazz, classical and
pop/rock guitarist as well as teaching privately at Don Banks Music in
South Tampa.
Also an avid composer Tom writes and records music for film and
television, producing spots for Disney and Microsoft. His latest film score
for the holocaust drama, Shalom, won at the Tampa Bay Jewish film
festival in 2010.
Tom's musical inspiration comes from a variety of players and styles. From
the jazz sounds of Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and John
Scofield to the rock sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Urban and the Beatles,
Tom approaches his music with fire and passion.
age of 10 after hearing Elvis, Buddy Holly and the Beatles and played in
rock bands throughout in teen years. After leaving high school, Tom
discovered jazz and moved to Tampa to attend the University of South
Florida's jazz program under Chuck Owen.
Upon graduation he became the guitarist and musical director for top jazz
singer Belinda Womack and was voted Tampa Bay's Best Jazz Band in
1994. While with Belinda, Tom performed concerts with legendary cornetist
Nat Adderly and opened shows for numerous national acts including
Branford Marsalis, The Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, Herbie Mann, Oleta
Adams and many others. After recording a CD in 1998, Tom joined R&B
singer / national recording artist Kasai and recorded his debut CD in
2000.
Currently, Tom leads his own Jazz / funk group - TOM JEMMOTT BAND and
performs with the high energy 12 piece dance band Southtown Fever . He
is also a member of the modern Jazz Trio - THICK AS THIEVES and
continues a busy performance schedule as a freelance jazz, classical and
pop/rock guitarist as well as teaching privately at Don Banks Music in
South Tampa.
Also an avid composer Tom writes and records music for film and
television, producing spots for Disney and Microsoft. His latest film score
for the holocaust drama, Shalom, won at the Tampa Bay Jewish film
festival in 2010.
Tom's musical inspiration comes from a variety of players and styles. From
the jazz sounds of Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and John
Scofield to the rock sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Urban and the Beatles,
Tom approaches his music with fire and passion.
Tom Jemmott
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Live Performances
Belinda Womack
Nat Adderly
Southtown Fever
Kasai
Panama Francis
Lena Prima
Arturo Sandoval
Deanna Martin
Paul Howards
Bobby Watson
Kenny Drew Jr.
AL Martino
John Novello
The Who's "Tommy"
"Always, Patsy Cline"
Nat Adderly
Southtown Fever
Kasai
Panama Francis
Lena Prima
Arturo Sandoval
Deanna Martin
Paul Howards
Bobby Watson
Kenny Drew Jr.
AL Martino
John Novello
The Who's "Tommy"
"Always, Patsy Cline"
Opened Shows For
The Rippingtons
Branford Marsalis
Spyro Gyra
Lou Rawls
Oleta Adams
Warren Hill
George Howard
Herbie Mann
Pieces Of A Dream
Three Dog Night
Brian Culberson
Branford Marsalis
Spyro Gyra
Lou Rawls
Oleta Adams
Warren Hill
George Howard
Herbie Mann
Pieces Of A Dream
Three Dog Night
Brian Culberson
Client List
Headlined the 'Splash Of Jazz' series
at the Florida Aquarium
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Baywalk
Honda Grand Prix
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Avila
Robert Mondavi Wine
MJ's Jazz and Martini Lounge
Timpano's Hyde Park
Sea Grapes Food and Wine Festival
MOSI 4th of July
at the Florida Aquarium
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Baywalk
Honda Grand Prix
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Avila
Robert Mondavi Wine
MJ's Jazz and Martini Lounge
Timpano's Hyde Park
Sea Grapes Food and Wine Festival
MOSI 4th of July