Currently:
I'll be at the Iridium on July 13 and at the Highline Ballroom on July 14. Also, I will be returning to Boston to play a gig at the Kaji Aso Studio on July 23 with cellist Jody Redhage. On the 24th I'll be playing in NYC at Fat Cat with bassist Joseph Lepore's group, which includes saxophonist Logan Richardson.

Stay tuned for info regarding the release of a new Brad Shepik CD which I recorded earlier this year– featuring Mark Guiliana and Jorge Roeder and the always-burning Shepik. >check my schedule

+ You can now purchase hard copies CD's of Rebound from this page using Paypal.

+ Extra-special props to the Vic Firth company for their continuous support.


They said:


"...here's someone who makes the vibraphone sound like the most grand of jazz instruments." - John Book, thisisbooksmusic.com

"...Beckham does not hesitate to take front stage at certain times, and the impressive subtlety of his technique combines wondrously both with the calm moments and the intense moments in order to make the tunes memorable. Here and there one feels the influences of diverse musical horizons, which contribute to preserving a dynamic and relatively eclectic sound." --CHYZ, 94.3 Canada

"The leadoff track, 'Tethered,' [from Rebound]... invites repeated listens, so compelling are the tune, the series of solos, and group interplay."— Scott Albin, Jazz.com

"Tom Beckham has a refreshing approach to the vibraphone. He plays it with a gentle ear for harmony and development, with ideas that are wrapped in crystalline notes." - allaboutjazz.com

"When listening to ‘Rebound,’ there is an attachment of sensitivity and close attention to detail. Beckham’s strategic improvised rhythms serve as a reminder of the CD’s straight ahead influences." - Jus' Jazz.com

"one of the top 10 New Releases of 2008." - Paul Blair/Hothouse Magazine

"Center Songs seeks to carve out a space for his own strong voice -- influence meets invention. This album is rife with hooks that won't lose their wonder."--Kellen Yamanaka, KKJZ, 2007 full text >

"His exclamatory way with the mallets brings lots of fireworks to the instrument’s naturally mellow personality." - Jim Macnie, The Village Voice, 2006

"Beckham's work has a sound all its own -- which is what jazz is really about." Rhapsody.com, 2006

"Center Songs is well worth it. With terrific charts, a great sound and an impressive performance by Tom Beckham and crew, this is one entertaining album that succeeds in delivering a vibrant musical statement." --ejazznews.com (March 2007)

"A fine composer,...Center Songs tilts agreeably, but never topples."--Baltimore Magazine, 2007

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