Tom has played for Tulsa weddings, parties, dances, and events for nearly 50 years. He attended Central High School, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Tulsa. He has worked in the bands of Ashley and Alexander, Mike Moore, Forrest Wassom, Sammy Pagna and Dennis Bayton. Tom performed in the first six Greenwood Jazz Festivals, The Hot Springs Arkansas Jazz Festival, and The Sapulpa Royal Jazz Festival.