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Newest from the Basement Sessions:

There Will Never Be Another You

A new arrangement of the popular jazz standard by Ron Ruvio, this tune is dedicated to Chet Baker and John Scofield, who have popular recordings of this tune. Featuring Ron Ruvio on trumpet and yours truly on guitar, doing my "Sco" imitation.

There Will Never Be Another You on Bandcamp

Jazzaar 2021!

It's been a real pleasure to be involved in the Jazzaar festival this year! What a thrill to be playing with some of my all-time heroes and friends: Peter Erskine, Bill Evans, Billy Cobham, Wayne Bergeron, Gil Goldstein, Miroslav Vitous, and more!

The concerts will be released on vimeo on April 17th. Here are the links to check out the trailers:
- Tribute to Maynard Ferguson: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jazzaar2021maynard

- Funky Weather: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jazzaar2021weather

In Addition, I recorded a video workshop, "Tips for Jazz Arranging" where I talk about my time with Maynard, writing for his band, and other thoughts I have about writing and arranging music. That video is being released TODAY, April 15th, and it's FREE!

Here are the links:

https://vimeo.com/showcase/8346896

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https://jazzaar.com/festival-2021/

​You can also access free virtual clinics by Bill Evans, Billy Cobham and Grégoire Maret. Please enjoy!

The Tom Garling Sextet LIVE at the Fulton Street Collective!

 
I hope you will join us as we play Two hours of live-streamed music, featuring Victor Garcia, John Wojciechowski, Joey Skoch, Dennis Caroll and George Fludas! We are going to play my jazz Suite, "Parts of The Sum of One" in it's entirety. 

March 22nd, 2021 at 8pm


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The Basement Sessions

Since the pandemic started, I've been busy in my basement studio, writing and producing songs and videos. You can check them out below.

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Zappa's Shoes

A Tribute to Frank Zappa, featuring Ron Ruvio on trumpet, Tom Garling on Guitars, and a special appearance by Tom Matta

Zappa's Shoes on Bandcamp

Not Willie Mays

This tune takes you on a trip to many landscapes, ending with a cool Weather Report influenced section, featuring Ron Ruvio on trumpet and composition, Tom Garling on trombone and artwork, Dan Trudell on keys, and John Wojciechowski on soprano sax.

​Not Willie Mays on Bandcamp

Tribal Roads

Featuring Ron Ruvio, Tom McCormick, a keys solo by Tom Garling, and a nice showing by Chicago lead trumpet player, Carey Deadman!

Tribal Roads on Bandcamp

Saving Gin

Featuring Tom Hipskind on Drums! Here's another Ruvio tune with yours truly on trombone, John Wojciechowski on tenor, and a Roov solo.

Saving Gin on Bandcamp

Wojo Meets Garbone

Composed, programmed, mixed and mastered by "Ruve the Gruve". This one features John Wojciechowski on tenor, myself on trombone, guitars and drum programming. Also a showing by Tim Burke on lead trumpet!

​Wojo Meets Garbone on Bandcamp

Corea's Influence

Here's another Ron Ruvio tune, featuring John Wojciechowski on tenor, and yours truly on a Chick influenced Keyboard solo. Enjoy!

Corea's Influence on Bandcamp

Silver Horses

A Tribute to Horace Silver, featuring Mike Smith on Alto, "Ruve the Gruve" on trumpet, composer and bass and keys programming.
I had the pleasure of doing the drum programming, mixing and mastering on this one!

Silver Horses on Bandcamp

Sea Journey-Student Showcase

Featuring my trombone student, Riichiro Fujiki and yours truly, with special guest George Fludas on drums and percussion.

Trane, Wayne, and Other Names

Please enjoy this tune on Bandcamp, a tribute to all of my tenor heroes. Featuring myself on trombone, composition and producer/engineer, Rob Clearfield on Keys, Matt Ulery on bass and George Fludas on drums. Click below to listen and purchase!

Trane, Wayne, and Other Names on Bandcamp

The Elmhurst University Jazz Band plays the music of Tom Garling!

It was a pleasure to do this live streamed concert from "Club 41" with Doug Beach's band!
Sunday November 22, 2020

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"Mark Colby's Line"

​Here is a tribute to a dear friend of mine and many, Mark Colby, who passed away recently. Another Ron Ruvio Composition, featuring myself and Mike Smith on Alto. Hope you enjoy! Link Below:

Mark Colby's Line on Bandcamp

"RV Parking"

Composed by Ron Ruvio, and features John Wojciechowski on Tenor sax, Ron on trumpet and myself laying down the guitar tracks. Enjoy on Bandcamp, link below:

RV Parking on Bandcamp

"Sonnet For the Fallen"
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From the pandemic imposed "Basement Sessions", this tune features John Wojciechowski, Rob Clearfield, Matt Ulery and George Fludas. It’s a message of mourning for those who have been lost from the corona virus, and for those in our black community who have been wrongly killed by corrupt police officers. It is  also a message of hope for the future, that we will get through this, and be better people. Enjoy, and  please be safe, happy and healthy!
Please go to Bandcamp to  listen, and purchase for a dollar! Click Below:

Tom Garling's "Sonnet For The Fallen" on Bandcamp

​My Favorite Things-The Airmen of Note

I'm blown away by how good these guys sound on my chart! Featuring Technical Sgt. Paige Wroble on vocals, Master Sgt. Luke Brandon on trumpet, Master Sgt. Tedd Baker on tenor saxophone, Technical Sgt. Chris Ziemba on piano, and Senior Master Sgt. Brian MacDonald on lead trumpet. Enjoy!

Divine Intention

Recent release from the pandemic imposed "Basement Sessions", featuring Rob Clearfield, Matt Ulery and George Fludas, and special appearance my Mike Smith on alto Flute. Purchase for $1. Click below.....


Tom Garling's "Divine Intention" on Bandcamp

Triple Threat

This video was written to feature yours truly on trombone, guitar and keyboards. Written by Ron Ruvio, and video editing by Mark Haynes.

Chi Town Blues

This Blues I wrote and arranged was influenced by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and Oliver Nelson, three of my biggest heroes in music! Jazz is America's biggest contribution to the world in music. The world of jazz would not exist without the innovations of the black heroes of this crucial art form: Roy Eldgridge, Louis Armstong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and John Coltrane, just to name a few. Don't judge people's differences, embrace them!

Featuring Mike Smith and his Woodwind Orchestra, Dan Trudell Slammin' the  B3, and George Fludas swingin' on drums. With a Chicago based laid back feel, this tune takes it's time, so sit back, relax, and give it a full listen.

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Revenge of The Butterfly

This tune was written by Ron Ruvio, who was intending to model it after Herbie Hancock's "Butterfly", but it turned out quite different.  Enjoy!
Ron Ruvio-composer, virtual instruments
Tom Garling-trombones and guitars
Video Production by Alex Garling

"Not So Nutso" by Ron Ruvio is a really cool tune, with Jay Setar guesting on Drums. Jay released this on Sound Cloud.  Check it out by clicking   HERE

Here is the YouTube Video of "Not So Nutso"

Knockin' on Your Screen Door-John Prine/Arr. Tom Matta
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Some Other Time-Leonard Bernstein/Arr. Tom Garling
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Mr. Magic
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Rhumba Amster- A tribute to my good friend who passed a few years back...
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​Newest from "Electrombonica"-"Teach In The House"

The Tom Garling Sextet:
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​Victor Garcia-trumpet
John Wojciechowski-tenor and soprano saxophones
Joey Skoch-piano
Clark Sommers-bass
George Fludas-drums

Here is a video the Tom Garling Sextet performing my new arrangement of "Two Different Days" on  October 2nd, 2019 at Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, IL

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The Tom Garling Jazz Orchestra 

We packed the house again!!

At the Fulton Street Jazz Record Art Collective on November 6th, the TGJO played two sets to a full room of enthusiastic listeners.

Read more about the TGJO 

More to come......

Here is a video of the band playing "Metamorphosis" at the JRAC:

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Here is a little promo video I made for the TGS gig at Hey Nonny October 2nd

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​New CD by Victor Garcia: "The Grind/The Groove"

I'm thrilled to be on this Album! Victor's music and trumpet playing are simply amazing! Organ groove music with stellar musicians and soloists!

Musicians:
Victor Garcia-Trumpet
​Greg Ward-Alto
Rocky Yera-Tenor
Tom Garling-Trombone
Dan Trudell-Hammond B3 Organ
Scott Hesse-Guitar
Charles Heath-Drums


Here is a link to listen and buy: Victor Garcia "The Grind/The Groove


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Gayle Kolb: "Getting Sentimental"

​This is a wonderful debut recording of a great vocalist and Chicago native.  Produced by bassist, Dennis Carroll

You can find This CD Here: Gayle Kolb: "Getting Sentimental
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New Standard Jazz Orchestra

Here is a cd of another great Chicago big band that features my writing and playing-The New Standard Jazz Orchestra, with their debut release of "Waltz About Nothing". 

Here is a Link for more Info:

​New Standard Jazz Orchestra-"Waltz About Nothing"

"Electrombonica", the continuation.....
Released singles featuring Trombone and Beats, created using just the trombone, a mic, and sound shaping!

Read more about it HERE