Flattop Tom And His Jump Cats
Talent Overview
- Talent Category:
- Swing Band
- Related Categories:
-
Blues BandJazz BandRockabilly Band1940s Era Entertainment1950s Era Entertainment1960s Era Entertainment
- Based In:
- Los Angeles, California
- Travel Range:
- over 3000 miles
- Performance Fee:
- Please contact for details
- Experience:
- 53 performances in 2006
- 68 performances in 2007
- 65 performances in 2008
- Direct Contact:
- Request a Quote Now »
- 626-286-6731
- www.flattoptom.com
- cdbaby.com
- Tell Flattop Tom And His Jump Cats you found them on Gig Salad!
About Flattop Tom And His Jump Cats
Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats are a versatile eight piece band that has been playing classic Big Band style, West Coast Jump Blues, Blues, Jump Jive, Boogie Woogie, Rockabilly, and 40s & 50s Rhythm & Blues since 1992.
Members of this high energy band are all very talented musicians dedicated to keeping traditional Swing & Blues alive. An accomplished swing dancer, Flattop Tom prides himself in playing dance-able tunes regardless of the genre.
Flattop Tom is sponsored by Hohner Harmonicas.
Biography:
Flattop Tom has been playing the national and local West Coast Blues scene since 1992. He has been officially sponsored by Hohner Harmonicas since 1994. Flattop is one of the top harmonica players on the West Coast today. He regularly competes in blues harmonica shows, i.e., Blues Harp Blowdown at the House of Blues and the Battle of the Blue Harps Long Beach. Festivals, club gigs and corporate parties keep the band busy most of the year.
Flattop plays all styles of Blues including Chicago, West Coast Jump, Delta, Texas, Piedmont, and 1940s and 50s Swing Blues.
In addition to headlining his own shows, Flattop has been on bills with top Blues acts such as William Clarke, Billyboy Arnold, Rod Piazza, James Harman, Carey Bell, John Hammond, Mark Humel and Joe Louis Walker, to name a few.
Flattop Tom is a disciple of the late, great William Clarke. They became friends early in Tom's music career and they did many shows together.In addition to playing straight up Blues, Flattop Tom and his Jump Cats love to play Jump Blues and Swing. Some fans have likened them to a West Coast version of Roomful of Blues.
More Information:
Gig Salad Address: GigSalad.com/flattop_tom_and_his_jump_cats
Flattop Tom And His Jump Cats is listed in the following categories:
Rockabilly Band in Los Angeles
1940s Era Entertainment in Los Angeles
1950s Era Entertainment in Los Angeles
1960s Era Entertainment in Los Angeles
