Boston Jazz Guitarist | Murray Hill Talent

Jazz guitarist and all around spectacular human Tom Pendergast shares a few personal details with his fans. Check them out!

1) If you had to be trapped in an elevator with one deceased artist or band, who would it be and what two questions would you ask them?

Probably the most recently deceased artist I could find due to smell and close quarters! Seriously though, I would say John Coltrane. Everyone said after talking to him you felt you were in the deepest music conversation you ever had. I would ask him how he was able to practice so much and about his spiritual/music connection.

2) Most unusual song request asked by a guest?

Mo Money Mo Problems by Notorious B.I.G on solo nylon string for a wedding recessional.

3) An embarrassing moment at work?

Acknowledging applause after guitar solo at jazz brunch only to find it was actually someone pounding the bottom of a ketchup bottle….”Don’t get too high and mighty jazz man!”

4) You’re so excited when you see what you get for dinner at an event-what is it?

Never been too fussy of an eater (blessing and a curse). I like steak or fancy tortellini.

5) Least favorite request?

I enjoy a challenge and can make most things work, even had someone playing the recording in my ear from their phone while I was performing it. I would say least favorite is a song without a melody because I usually play instrumentally.