Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness Presents Thomas Wendt Quintet’s Celebration of Thad Mosley

Photo Courtesy: Kente Arts Alliance

A graduate of the Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Thomas Wendt has been a professional musician since the age of 14. Based in Pittsburgh, Tom is an active member of the current local jazz scene, playing drums for groups led by such notables as Joe

Negri, Dwayne Dolphin, Mark Strickland, and the Latin Jazz group Salsamba. In addition, he also leads his own groups, including his sextet, Firm Roots. Tom is also a member of the well-established Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. In addition, he has played with many internationally known Jazz greats like Clark Terry, Donald Byrd, and Jimmy Heath.

Like most jazz musicians, “going out on the road” is not uncommon for Tom. He has played with NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws at several major Jazz festivals. He has recorded with Gene Ludwig, Maureen Budway, and many other artists.

As a top-notch musician able to jump between bebop, hard bop, Latin, or swing, it’s no surprise that Tom keeps busy! The loyal fans who come out to support him in his many performances describe him as versatile, expressive, and soulful.

About the Presenter:

This program is presented in partnership with Kente Arts Alliance, an African American arts organization whose mission is to present high-quality arts of the African Diaspora.

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