Leading his own groups The Tom Beckham Trio, Norville Trio, SLICE, and the Tom Beckham/Brad Shepik duo Tom has released four CD’s to date: “Suspicions” (Fresh Sound New Talent, 1999) “Center Songs” (Sunnyside, 2006), “Rebound” (2008) and the duo release "Flower Starter." Critics and fans have taken note, describing Beckham as “…a superior conceptualist.”(AMG), playing the instrument with “…a full range of expression.” (Baltimore Magazine), and “…incredibly mature.”(KKJZ). Jazzreview magazine noticed, writing “That’s what makes it work: it feels like a band.” and the NYC Jazz Record called Tom a ” hidden treasure.” The music blog thisisbooksmusic.com wrote “…here’s someone who makes the vibraphone sound like the most grand of jazz instruments.” The Village Voice noticed too, writing “The vibraphonist likes to keep an eye on harmonic options when he’s penning intricate pieces for his poised little outfit.” Further summing-up Beckham’s approach, Rhapsody.com hit characterized: “Beckham’s approach is reminiscent of older band leaders like Paul Motian and Chico Hamilton, but Beckham’s work has a sound all its own—which is what jazz is really about.” As a versatile sideman in New York City for more than 20 years, Tom has been featured on over 28 recordings, radio and studio work for HBO and Netflix. Beckham has toured with/performed and/or recorded with a long and diverse list of groups and musicians from jazz to classical, and pop formats. He is featured in a new book by fellow vibraphonist Anthony Smith entitled “Masters of the Vibes” (2017) alongside some of the greatest/most renowned living vibraphonists in the world such as Gary Burton, Terry Gibbs, Joe Locke, Mike Mainieri, David Friedman, Stefon Harris and many others. Tom teaches vibraphone privately, and as an adjunct at the New School in New York City. He is also a Vic Firth artist. www.tombeckham.net