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“This guy can groove and is versatile and rock solid in many different styles of music.”

” Tom Southerton – virtuoso, cooperative, capable, many sided… excellent Dude! Always been a pleasure to play with you!”

“Tom Southerton has worked for Hipswing Entertainments on many occasions and has always been popular with our customers and we have received excellent feedback. He is reliable and conscientious and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”

“Tom is one of the most professional musicians you could ever hope to meet, his skill, enthusiasm and energy help to make even the most mundane of performances greater than the sum of its parts.”

” As a bandleader, I can honestly say Tom is one of the greatest and most innovative and adaptable musicians I have worked with. He applies his unique style and vast musical knowledge to any genre put in front of him without sounding cliche or predictable. He is also the ultimate professional, always punctual and prepared to help out beyond the call of duty without being asked. Check out his Wah Wah Hendrix double bass solos man!”

“Tom Southerton in a very flexible, talented and broadminded musician. He listens well, and adapts easily to new ideas and changes. His knowledge of world music is also fantastic. “

” Tom is a talented composer and musician. his understanding of music sound and rhythm is second to none. Tom`s wealth of knowledge and experience adds structure to any musical setting especially in a band.”

“I enjoyed playing on stage with Tom, he is a great & versatile musician, very professional person to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to getting on board for any musical project”

” Having worked with Tom on a wide variety of musical projects over the past 15 – 20 yrs I have always found him to be a truly professional in all senses of the word – Punctual, well organised, a great manager of projects and people, musical director and above all an accomplished and versatile performer. He can switch between musical styles and instruments with ease and is a pleasure to work with.”

“Tom is a reliable and honest and respected musician, he has a very warm and welcoming personality and is always keen to work with other musicians especially in the field of World music”.

” Tom is a highly talented musician with the ability to play many forms of music with ease. He brings great enery and enthusiasm to each performance.”

” Working with Tom was an absolute pleasure. He is an amazingly talented bass player and also a great percussionist. His enthusiasm certainly comes through in his playing, with great feel and energy.”

” Tom Southerton is one of those rare musicians whom, despite his tireless pursuit to craft his own unique voice on his instrument, also possesses the discipline, focus, awareness and general musicianship skills to work effectively in any musical setting. A dedicated and committed artist Tom would prove a great asset to any musical project.”

” Tom Southerton is a versatile musician and fits in with any style of music. He has a great ear and great sense of musicianship. Working with him was a great privilege and it was a shame to see him leave the UK. Tom also worked as a co-teacher with me and i found him extremely patient and helpful. His knowledge and creativity not just makes him a great musician but also a great teacher.”

” Tom is a wonderfully supportive musician, he can play any style from jazz to funk, pop to ska and is always open to trying out new ideas. He is reliable, honest, punctual and professional and all in all, a great person to have in your band, not only for his musical talents, but also for his uplifting personality which always keeps the band
smiling!”