Tom Baptist

My act is fully self contained. (Instruments, PA, Lights etc.) I can use House PA when available. I usually require 1 hr setup and 45min tear down time. I am a consummate professional and very flexible regarding event scheduling and flow. My job as I see it, is to make the patrons happy and do whatever is required by the show or event producer to complete the event with success. I am an absolute team player.

I am a well seasoned music pro transplanted from the Boston area. I have toured extensively as featured front vocalist, keyboardist and drummer. I'm a self styled composer/ arranger with
unique and distinctive music flavor.

Often referred to as Tampa Bay’s Smoothest vocalist, I present powerful and distinctive vocal prowess blending influences from greats like Lou Rawls, Nat King Cole, Joe Williams, Englebert Humperdink and Buddy Miles often with an Al Jarreau/ George Benson like delivery yet still my own flavor and texture.

I generally use a multikeyboard approach (1-3) to blend acoustic and electronic sounds with a jazzy percussive style layering tones and instrumentation. I can be contacted for performances beyond 60 miles.

Because of the size and weight of my equipment (Keyboards & PA Speakers) I prefer rolling cart access.