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Flattop Tom &
his Jump Cats is a versatile eight piece band that plays classic Big Band
style, West Coast Jump Blues, Blues, Jump Jive, Boogie Woogie and 40s & 50’s
Rhythm & Blues. They also can play Motown and Standards upon request. The
band has been in existence since 1992 and has released three critically
acclaimed CD’s. Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats are a group of energetic,
talented musicians dedicated to keeping traditional Swing & Blues alive.
Besides being lead singer, Flattop Tom is a professional swing dancer. He
prides himself with keeping tempos right for swing dancers. Flattop Tom also
performs live dance exhibitions on most shows. Where VCR players are
available, Flattop Tom’s extensive collection of vintage swing-dance videos
provides additional visual stimuli, excitement, and dance inspiration for
its audiences.
Over the years Flattop Tom and his Jump Cats have played clubs such as House
of Blues, BB Kings, The Derby, among others in L.A., and have toured through
the U.S. and Europe. They have also played many corporate parties, wedding
and private parties.
REVIEWS
"Flattop and his dance partner Pinki - Jump Dance - up a storm during
many of the bands songs to make a good thing, well, great!"
Doug Deutsch Happening Magazine
"This band has all the elements to hypnotize fans of West Coast Swing,
boogie, woogie piano, jazzy harp, steam rolling horn arrangements, hip
guitar playing and a rhythm section that pushes fingersnappin to the limit!"
Art Tipaldi Blues Revue Magazine
"If you dance to any form of the Blues, you'd better have a fire
extinguisher or high heels after attending a Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats
performance."
John Abram Swingtime Magazine
"The Bands strong tie-in with swing dance (see them live to fully appreciate
what I mean) is no mere gimmick, it correctly serves to emphasize the
essential connection between dancing and music in the development of swing,
blues, and rock and roll."
Martin Gonzales Southlands Blues Magazine
"Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats also emphasized showmanship, their swinging
up-tempo blues were tightly played, but the big treat was watching the
leader Tom Hall" and a dance partner do a flashy jitterbug."
Mike Boehm Los Angeles Times,
8th Annual Harmonica Magazine
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