The Tonearms

Clients can expect an eclectic mix of jazz standards as well as some lesser known jazz tunes. We enjoy interacting with our audience, but we are also content to play in the background if that's what the gig calls for.

While the full contingent of the band includes keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, we often play as a lighter trio with only keyboard, guitar, and bass so that we can meet whatever needs you have.

Lastly, we arrive ready to play and can provide all our own sound gear for a small to medium size venue.

The Tonearms is a small jazz band based in Indianapolis. We chose our name to honor the days when we listened to music by dropping a tonearm, with a needle, onto vinyl records. Although our music might go back in time, we add our own style, which comes from the variety influences and experiences from our individual musical careers. Check out our website for more about that.

The Tonearms group is made up of friends and family who have come together to play jazz. We are: Phil Smith on Guitar, Greg Smith on bass, and Bob McLeaish on drums. However, we have the flexibility of adding other musicians to meet the needs of the client.

Because we can provide all of our own sound equipment, we have very few needs other than electrical power and a modest amount of space to set up.