Thomas J Hamilton Online Musical Musings

6/23/08: It has been a lot of Fun in Tampa lately. The Tuseday Jazz Jam is going great. There are a lot musicians showing up making it swing!!! I had the pleasure of backing Steady Rollin Bob Margolin @ Skippers. What a great Cat with AWESOME Tone!! I jammed with Earth Bombs Mars. The guys could not have nicer and we laid downs some funky grooves. Also I had the honor to play with Ellington Alumnist Trombonist Buster Cooper. Buster has a house gig @ the Garden restaurant in St. Petersburg. Currently I am involved with several projects including a recording with the The Juke Joint Kings. I hope you can make it out to some of the the future shows. Thanks for all of the support!!!

3/17/08: As I make this entry I realize it has been almost a year since the last. LAME!! More things to come in future. Keep Listening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3/23/07: Double Bill Sat. Nite> I will be doing a benefit show for Holy Family School. I am joining Walker Smith Band for the event. Then Gettin Ready to Swing w The Juke Joint Kings Saturday nite @ Dave's. I am excited about the upcoming tribute to Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith @ the Palladium. The HHP Quartet will renuite to swing hard and all night long on Thursday April 5th.

3/9/07: It was an awesome show @ the 1st Annual Seablues Festival in Coachman Park - Clearwater Florida.
I was playing w Angel for Blues. Julie sang great and the almost the entire set was comprised of her original songs. You go girl!!

2/3/07: I joined Angel for Blues @ Quaker Steak and Lube for a cold nite of the blues... My good friend guitarist "Dr. Z." Joe Zappo from Buffalo was the special guest guitarist.

1/7/2007: I will have the pleasure of performing with Julie Black (Angel for Blues) for the release of her first CD. I recorded on several tracks and look forward to the final product....

1/1/07: Happy New Year!!! Angel for Blues tore it up last nite @ The Zone.

12/11/06: We swung hard w/ The Juke Joint Kings on Friday nite. Then the HHP rode again for a private party....
11/27/06 - Loads of fun @ Dave's on Saturday nite. The Juke Joint Kings swung hard and locals celebrities Kim Harpo & Dave Gill sat in...

11/26/06 _ Swinging hard @ the Largo Sports Bar and Grill w/ Angel for Blues. We even did "Sweet Home Alabama" in honor of our friend Bob Langford.

11/23/06 - Happy Thanksgiving!!! Had a great double bill yesterday. Jazz and Connie in the early afternoon then off to the Casino in Gulfport to swing with DW Gill. Jack Nevins is back in town and playing the 88's with great style. DW Gill swung hard on tenor, harp, and yes ladies even accordian.

Below are previous entries made to
The Swinging Johnson's &
The Hamilton Harris Project sites.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.......

10/26/05: The Tom Hamilton Trio will perform @ Lexus of Clearwater Wed, Thurs, & Friday of this week. Mike Aloia, and drummer Dave Reinhardt will perform Jazz standards as Lexus rolls out its new cars for 2006.

10/20/05: This Friday Tbone & Mike Aloia will join Walter Smith for some down home blues @ the Quaker Steak & Lube.

10/05/05: This weekend Tbone will be performing at the Gulfport Art Village Courtyard Friday he joins Charlie Morris for a nite of blues. Saturday he pays tribute to John Lennon (65th BDay if still alive) with The Hamiltones.

9/30/05: Members of the HHP will be performing for Hurricane Relief Concert @ the Palladium. Go to Rick Gee's Jazz Jamm site for more info.

9/28/05: Tbone Hamilton will join Charlie Morris at the Gulfport Art Village Courtyard for a nite of blues on October 7th, 7-10pm.

9/27/05: Tbone Hamilton & Mike Aloia will join Jim Bukiet on Saturday Oct. 1st @ Dave's Aqua Lounge. Then on October 8th Tbone will join The Hamiltones in their tribute to the great John Lennon in celebration of what would have been his 65th B Day.
Tbone "dons" his alter ego Otis Hamiltone joining forces with Doc Hamiltone & Ace Hamiltone they will appear at the Gulfport Art Village Courtyard

9/13/05: Tom Hamilton will be part of an all-star blues line up tonite at the Ringside Cafe. The Benefit is the vitims of hurricane Katrina. Drummer Glenn Evans is the event organizer and it promises to be a great nite of music or a great cause. On Wed, Tom Hamilton, Dan Harris & Marilyn Freemon will help open Vincent House. The phone # is (727) 541-0321. Vincent House is a clubhouse model designed to assist people with Mental Disorders become more self reliant.

7/19/05: The band has decided to take the summer off, regroup and see what we can put together for the fall. Thank you for the continued support.

5/24/05: The HHP Quartet will be the headliners at the First Annual Gulfport Jazz Fest. Tixs are $12.00 for both days. Join this weekend may be a while before you see the band in action again. With the summer approaching the gigs are drying up. Click here for more info Gulfport Art Village Courtyard

4/26/05: This Saturday the HHP will perform @ the SGI-USA World Peace concert located in the Gulfport Art Village Courtyard then on Sunday the band returns to the Gulfport Art Village Courtyard for the final installment of the Youth Jazz Jam. Then it is off to Legends in Largo for an early evening of straight ahead jazz. Don't forget Tbone's gig @ the Friendly Fisherman

4/22/05: Tbone joins Lori Cherry for the release of her brand new CD "High Falutin' "@ Fast Eddies. On Sat. Tbone will jam will Jim Bukiett and the Juke Joint Kings. On Sunday the HHP trio will swing inot Legends.

3/22/05: The HHP trio featuring Marilyn Freemon return to E A Tapas this Friday. On Saturday ChillyBone the duo of Tom Hamilton & Dan Harris returns to Tommy Duffs and will have feature vocalist Laura Lee joining the guys. On Easter Sunday the HHP band featured on the new CD "Live Matters" will perform at the Pier in St. Pete. On Monday Tbone & the Cutting Edge will perform their grabbag of blues, R&B, rock & pop @ the Friendly Fisherman

3/1/05: The HHP return to E A Tapas lounge this Friday. On Saturday the return of ChillyBone the duo of Tom Hamilton & Dan Harris will visit Tommy Duffs and have feature vocalist Laura Lee joining the guys. Sunday brings back the Youth Jazz Jam to the Gulfport Art Village Courtyard This is your opportunity to see the Jazz Stars of tomorrow jam with the band. Don't Miss it!!!

2/6/05: On Fat Tuesday, the HHP trio will join forces with sax man Merv Stone for a swinging nite of Mardi Gras fun.

2/1/05: The HHP " Live Matters" band will be performing @ E A Tapas Lounge in downtown St. Pete as a part of First Friday. Come on out and join us.

1/28/05: Join Tbone & Mike Aloia this Saturday @ Sandals for a nite a blues with Dr. Z on the guitar.

1/11/05: Join this weekend at Gulfport Art Village Courtyard as the HHP quartet featuring Marilyn Freemon will appear to support the band's Debut effort "Live Matters"

12/7/04: - This weekend was alot of fun @ Terry & Cheryl's Party on Saturday Nite. Then we jammed @ Gulfport Art Village Courtyard. Our next public show will be in January. Our new CD is available for sale-so go to the Stuff for Sale page.

11/29/04 - We had an awesome time at the Elite Jazz Bar last weekend. The band celebrated the release of "Live Matters". This is the debut effort from the HHP and features the band's interpretations of classic compositions from the great American Jazz songbook. The songs are all vocals featuring Marilyn Freemon and one tune sung by bandleader Tbone Hamilton. To find out how to order the CD click on the Stuff for Sale button.
On Sunday, December 5th join the HHP trio with Dan Degregory on drums and Marilyn Freemon on vocals for an afternoon of Jazz outside in downtown Gulfport.

11/21/04 - This Friday and Saturday the HHPwill have a CD Release Party @the Elite Jazz Bar starting @ 9:00 pm both nites. The CD was recorded live in Tampa last April and features the band's interpretation's of Jazz standards. Come out and join us for a fun weekend of live Jazz!!

11/17/04 - The HHP would like to thank Scott Hopkins and the staff @ WUSF 89.7 FM for allowing us the opportunity broadcast for the first time the debut of "Live Matters". We also want to thank our fans for all of the support over the past two years.

11/7/04 - Tom Hamilton & Dan Harris will be interviewed by Scott Hopkins @ 11:00pm tonite on WUSF 89.7 fm. Click here to stream the audio live!!!

11/1/04 - Join Tom Hamilton & Mike Aloia for a nite of blues @ Daves's Aqua Lounge 10820 Gandy Blvd (727) 576-1091 on Friday Nov. 5th from 9:30pm-1:30am. They will join Dr Z. on guitar & Dennis McCarthy on drums.

9/7/04: On Sunday Sept 12th we will perform between 3:15pm to 3:45pm to support our good friend George Harris of Panda Studios. George is suffering from Polysystic Kidney Disease and is in need of a double kidney transplant. Please show your support if possible. George needs our help to raise $ help with his medical expenses. The benefit starts @ 1:00pm thru 11:00pm. The headliner will be legendary Rock Guitarist Rick Derringer. Hope you can make it and help out a great guy and a tremendous contributor to the music scene.

6/21/04: We had a great time at Famous Cigars last Thursday. This Saturday the HHP trio featuring Mr. Gary Denton will be performing at the BYG KAT Wine Bar in Safety Harbor. On Sunday, the Quartet featuring Marilyn Freemon, will swing at the Cinema Cafe in Clearwater.

6/17/04: Tonight the Quartet reports to the Elite Jazz Bar-Famous Cigars .

5/17/04: This weekend we return to Da Tullio's. On Saturday the HHP supports the Hernando Jazz Society in an afternoon show. The show will feature our good friend Norm Bernard on trumpet & flugel horn. This weekend will be some of our last shows for a while. The band is taking some time off from the HHP perfomance schedule. You can catch various band members around town and the HHP look forward to releasing a new Live CD in the fall.

5/4/04: All future scheduled shows at the West Bay Cabaret have been CANCELLED.

4/26/04: The quartet played a great show last Friday @ Da Tullio's. There no gigs this weekend but a trip to Baysound Studios is in order for an intial listening of our live CD. Check out May's calendar for more upcoming events.

4/19/04: Last Friday The HHP Trio featuring Tom Hamilton-Bass, Dan Harris-Guitar, & Dan Degregory swung hard @ the 42nd St Bistro. The HHP quartet recorded its first effort live @ the 42nd St Bistro. Baysound Studios provided the sound engineering and we hope to have the CD out by the fall.

3/23/04: We had another groovin time @ the 42nd St Bistro. My family and friends came out and partyied hard. In the morning the HHP Trio featuring drummer Joe Renda tore up the Ybor Morning Market. This week is loaded with gigs. Including the return of ChillyBone the Hamilton-Harris Duo. On Wed. Tom will be sitting in with Jazz & Connie. Da Tullio's is this weekend and on Sunday we return to the Pier in St. Petersburg. April is right around the corner and we have lots of stuff in store.

3/2/04 The band has been reaching new highs each and every gig. We had a great time at the 42nd St. Bistro. We are also set to do a live recording on April 10th @ the 42nd St. Bistro. Check this site for details.

1/26/04 We had a swinging good time @ 42nd St. Bistro. This weekend the Quartet: Hamilton-bass, Harris-guitar, Aloia-keys, Loomer -drums, and featured vocalist Marilyn Freemon swing @ Datullio's. Lots in the works!! Stayed tuned to the site. Sign up on our guest page and let us know what you think .

2003 Previous Updates

12/15/03 Another Excellent weekend of Jazz. Olivia's was a blast and we'll be back in the future. NOW is the time to make reservations for New Years Eve. Click HERE to find out the info for the end of the year party.

12/7/03-We had grand time on Saturday at the 42nd St. Bistro. Dan Degregory filled the drum chair and our friend from Orlando - Devrick Bell was on the tenor. We are getting ready for the holidays and we hope you join us this weekend. Check Tour Dates for more info.

12/1/03 - It was another great weekend of Jazz. On Friday we the trio performed with Marilyn @ the Hampton House of Jazz. Marcus Hampton sat in playing excecptional trumpet and fluegel horn. Also there was a wonder tenor sax, soprano sax, and flute man named Ferdinand from CT., blowing some sweet stuff on " The Girl from Ipanema". Saturday is was a fun time @ the 42nd St. Bistro. We will return this Saturday. We will special guest Deverick Bell sitting on sax. It will be a swinging good time.

11/24/03- The Jazz Jam returned to the Hampton House of Jazz in St. Pete on Thursday. Marcus joined us and played great trumpet/fluegel horn. Rose Bilal sat in and sang great as well as her friend Edgar. On Friday @ Hampton House we rolled out the Tampa Bay Jazz Foundation (see our links page)
On Sat. the Trio featuring Marilyn had a fun Jazz show @ Charlie's Wine Bar in Tampa. Hope to see you this weekend.
Have a Happy Thankskgiving.

11/11/03- We had a great time @ VillageFest in Carrollwood. Hudson Marketing Group put on a great event and can be reached @ 813 842-7006. Ask for Dawn or Maria. At our Youth Jam Christina played excellent flute and continued to improve as a musician. This week we return to DaTullio's

11/3/03 This Thursday we return to the Elite Jazz Bar for a swinging good time. Then On Sat a double Bill. First @ Village Fest in Carrollwood then onto Gulfport for our youth Jam. Come on out and hang.

10/27/03 - This weekend we celebrate our annual Halloween Spooktacular show. Yes we will be in costume at Ristorante Da tulio. Make your reservations now as it promises to be a scary time.

10/20/03- Last weekend was a swinging good time. Famous Cigars was happenin' with our good friend Dan Degregory anchoring the drum chair. Then the trio featuring Ken Loomer on Drums and Marilyn up front, ripped up V's Martini Bar. This weekend Mike is back on keys as we return to V's Martini Bar. Hope to see you there!!!

10/06/03-Another Great Weekend of Jazz!!. Friday nite the Trio swung hard @ V's Martini Bar. Then on Sat. the Quartet tore up its debut @ the 42nd St. Bistro. Sharon's Mom loved the band so we'll be back at end of November. On Sunday we did the final benefit concert for NAMI. We will continue to advocate for Mental Health Issues. We'll be back @ V's on Friday and our 7th Youth Jam of the season on Sat. Keep Swinging.

10/02/03-This weekend we return to V's Martini Bar on Friday. Then we debut @ the 42nd St. Bistro on Sat. On Sunday we perform for the 10th annual NAMI Benefit Concert. See above for details. See ya there. Tbone

9/26/03- The Hampton House of Jazz is about come back to life on Central Ave. in St. Pete. Our very own Dan Harris was instrumental in helping the Hamptons get into their new place. Click HERE for today's St. Petersburg Times article written by Ernest Hooper. Come out and join the Greater Tampa Bay Jazz Rebirth.

9/15/03- It was a great debut @ V's Martini Bar. Vincent Longo has dialed in the right combination of food and fun. We will be working there again real soon, so keep checking the Tour Dates. On Saturday, Christina our regular youth Jazz Jammer played great and even performed some new standards.
This Saturday we return to Charlie's Wine Bar for a show. Tampa people please come out and see us. Keep Swingin everyone. Tbone

9/10/03- We had an awesome time @ Famous Cigars over the past weekend. New standards we added to the bag such as "St. Thomas"- a songo styled tune written by Sonny Rollins. The band continues to improve each and every week.
This weekend we celebrate the Grand Opening of "Vincenzo's Italian Rest." We will perform in V's Martini Bar on Friday Sept. 12th. We thank owner Vincent Longo for giving us the opportunity to properly "swing in" his place.
Then on Saturday 9/13/03 we bring back our Youth Jazz Jam @ Java Jane's in Gulfport. This is our 6th session of the season. Get off your duff and come out and support the Youth. Hope to see you all soon. Tom Tbone Hamilton

9/2/03 - Another great weekend of music by the band. We had a fun time @ Tullio's restaurant and will be there for annual Halloween Spooktacular show. More details to follow. This weekend we head back to the Elite Jazz Bar @ Famous Cigars. Hope to see you there. Tbone

8/11/03- Despite the rain a tremendous weekend of music @ Datullio's. Marilyn was in rare form and sang with great passion. Dan continued to set the pace on guitar, Mike played awesome even with just 9 fingers working. Ken Loomer played excellent including a mind blowin solo on "Carvan." As for myself, I was pleased with my performance and growth as a musician. This week shows @ Elite Jazz Bar & Charlie's Wine Bar. Come see us when you can. TBone Hamilton

8/5/03-Thank you for checking out the new site. Its a work in progress. I am working to get the guestbook up and an running. In the meantime click the contact button to get a hold of us. Our Youth Jazz Jam was rained out last Saturday, but no fears, we will be @ Java Janes the 2nd Sat of each month thur Nov. This weekend we return to Datullio's both Friday and Saturday. We appreciated the continued support. Come see us soon. Tbone