Tommy Tritone

Thomas Kitchen is a classical-trained jazz guitarist who plays a wide range of musical styles. Thomas earned his MAT in 2005 and is an instrumental music teacher licensed and endorsed by the Virginia Dept of Ed. In addition to teaching in various private schools, Thomas also teaches students of all ages in his home studio in Washington, DC. Thomas can provide technological flexibility for students interested in online lessons using Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or Google Meet.

Thomas performs regularly in and around the DMV with various ensembles including: The Tritone Jazz Trio, the Capitol Lab Band, the BLAZZ Band, and the Redwood Classical Guitar Duo. Prior to settling in DC, Thomas performed with the Carnival Cruise Lines’ Tropicana Show Band, and The Bobby Johnson Gypsy Jazz Quartet.

Thomas had the unique opportunity to perform “Little Blue Guitar” (a piece he composed while living in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia), and the Tribalistas’ composition “Pecado É Lhe Deixar de Molho” on WETA’s “The Intersection.”

Tritone Jazz Trio:
The Tritone Jazz Trio is a group of enthusiastic jazz musicians who perform in and around the metropolitan area. As jazz artists and aficionados, the trio loooves to swing. It’s not uncommon to hear Latin rhythms, swinging jazz standards, BeBop tunes, and beautiful ballads. We look forward to playing for you.