Now available everywhere digitally, Spending Time Sober is a song about the complexity of relationships that reinforce addiction. A heavy intro reminiscent of jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington’s… Read more “New Single: Spending Time Sober”
Author: Tommy
Drummer, composer, sound designer, writer, fierce friend.
New Shows, New Album
Finally, summer-like weather is upon us in Chicago. I’m proud to announce I’ll be headlining Sleeping Village on June 21st. Sleeping Village is Chicago’s newest venue and… Read more “New Shows, New Album”
Appearing on : Leo Valentine – Emergence
I like to joke that Leo Valentine is my jazz teacher. I’ve taken some formal jazz lessons over the years, but my friendship and musical partnership with… Read more “Appearing on : Leo Valentine – Emergence”
Submissions to the 2018 NPR Tiny Desk Competition
A couple artists I have the honor of playing with submitted videos to NPR’s annual tiny desk competition, which awards one lucky winner the chance to tour… Read more “Submissions to the 2018 NPR Tiny Desk Competition”
On blindness, creativity, and doing things the ‘wrong’ way
I used to expend a lot of energy making sure I did everything the same way as everyone else. I might be blind, but I wasn’t going… Read more “On blindness, creativity, and doing things the ‘wrong’ way”
New Single is Live
I’m proud to announce that Bussin, the debut single from me and DJ SKOLi’s Where Is The Nature project, featuring vocalists Megiapa and Kopano, is here. Stream… Read more “New Single is Live”
Where is the Nature?
The search for the nature began on a stage in Harlem and progressed throughout a series of Ableton sessions, during which time and space may have folded… Read more “Where is the Nature?”
Celebrating a year of vulnerability (live on the Wizard)
A year ago to day I released Not Amazing, the most vulnerable and involved project I’ve ever taken on as a leader. The past year has been… Read more “Celebrating a year of vulnerability (live on the Wizard)”
New projects for 2018!
I don’t think I’ve ever shared a personal New Year’s resolution with anyone, but I almost always write out a short list of musical goals and projects… Read more “New projects for 2018!”