Current and fresh, in combination with a deep respect for the tradition, London based musician Tom Olsen brings real personality, soul and honesty to his playing. He can be booked as anything from solo up to an octet to fit your musical preferences, space and budget.

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Tom was the winner of the Jon Hassal prize for Jazz at Trinity where his teachers included Jean Toussaint of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Tom also came second in Wales in the Under 19s Composition Competition in the Urdd Eisteddfod. He has performed with the Vic and Dougie Six in the Houses of Parliament as part of Pride at Night which marked fifty years since the passing of the Sexual Offences Act and has performed at Ronnie Scott's with Trinity. He has studied Trinity Laban jazz department which produces some of the finest jazz musicians in Europe including Mercury Award nominated Laura Jurd, Jazz FM award winning Ezra Collective, Sam Smith's piano player and members of Kansas Smitty's house band. 
‘I was completely bowled over by your playing’ Mike Williams
‘Burning’ Martin Speake.

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Tom can also create an amazing atmosphere performing pop motown and other modern music for functions, events and weddings making your event one to certainly remember and wowing audiences every time.