Tom Smith Big Band

Our Clients

Through the years I've had the pleasure of appearing with name acts like:  Sammy Davis, Englebert Humperdinck, Suzanne Somers, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Dick Shawn, Rodney Dangerfield, Milton Berle, Jackie Mason, Jerry Lewis, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé and more.  We've performed for a diverse clientele throughout the US and abroad.  The list of events ranges from annual Holiday Parties at the Yale Club in NYC for the law firm of former Secretary of State William P. Rogers (Rogers & Wells) to weddings and family gatherings from Long Island to San Antonio, Texas.  I've sung in jazz clubs in Paris, Hotels in Rome and birthday parties in Hicksville, NY.  Swing Music is a specialty with devoted fans and I take special care to interview prospective customers as they interview me.  When the match is just right....the jobs are a delight and they go into our "scrap book" of favorites.    Tom Smith has worked for: IBM Union Carbide The Golf Hall Of Fame (Pinehurst, NC) Joe Bologna & Rene Taylor Brandon Tartikoff HSBC Festa Italiana (NYC) Harrah's (Atlantic City) Catholic Charities New York State Senator Michael Balboni NYPD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Here's some news & comments from recent engagements:

"Moonlight Serenade," a dinner dance featuring national recording artists The Tom Smith Big Band, a 19-piece swing band from New York City will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St., Oneida. Tickets are available at Catholic Charities for $50 per person or $90 a couple which includes a full-course dinner catered by the Savoy Restaurant/Rome Observer

Kathy Eichenlaub Executive Director Catholic Charities, Oneida-Madison Counties   Dear Tom, I don't even know where to begin to tell you how much everyone enjoyed the band's performance!  It was a dream come true for me personally.  I loved every song that was played - Pennies From Heaven, Pennsylvania 6-5000 (I'm a Glenn Miller nut), and I sang right along with you and Denise.  It was a night that I really didn't want to end, but I'm sure everyone was anxious to hit the road for the long ride back to Long Island.  I hope their trip wasn't difficult, given the weather.  What a great group of people you have! Each member really seemed pleased to be a part of our event. I have received several emails this morning & thought you might like to see their comments:  "the evening was a musical extravaganza for everyone who attended", "certainly a milestone in terms of local entertainment", "a great success in terms of spectacle and enjoyment" I truly hope you will come back next year. We will begin planning next year's very shortly & would appreciate any feedback you have about last night's gala. Tom, from one Irishman to another, "May the Lord keep you in His hand and never close His fist too tight."  Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Kathy

Charlie B. with Texas Rangers...at the Alamo (that's Charlie in the middle)

Argyle Club, San Antonio

The Tom Smith Big Band in Texas

The Argyle, located in Alamo Heights, is just outside of San Antonio, Texas.  This stately Southern mansion, built in the 1850’s, is an exclusive private club devoted to the support of the life-saving efforts of the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research.  Last week, Charlie, Denise and I flew down to join 15 outstanding local musicians to play a wedding.  The reception for 500 guests was held in a huge, chandeliered, snow-white tent adjacent to the building.  On that October evening…the temperature was a balmy 80 degrees. Our host, her family and friends were gracious beyond description…and we quickly discovered that Texans love their swing music.  Although Sinatra’s "New York, New York" was the last requested tune…we finished the night with a medley featuring "Deep In The Heart of Texas."  “Alamo City” exuded a charm and hospitality…we will never forget.

Dear Tom, Thank you for helping create a beautiful wedding for my daughter. Everyone loved the music and is still talking about it. I trust your visit to San Antonio was good and you will return for another event in the future. Sincerely, Mimi Zoch