EPK (ePress Kit)

"I would like to thank you for an incredible performance at our 202 Arts and Music Festival.
 Your artistry and professionalism showed in the quality of your performance 
​and it enriched the festival experience for our community."
 Arthur Espinoza, Jr. Executive Director of the DC CAH

Video Demos
"Little Bossa" was composed by DC artist Buck Hill.
​Some of our friends, Raice McLeod (d) & Brannock Reilly (s), got to play with Buck before he passed on 3/20/17. 
"You know what I love about your band? You guys aren't in-your-face loud. I can actually have a conversation while you're playing,"
audience member's comment.
Jeffrey Greenberg on keys at the Jazz Jam
Wayne Estrada (tr),
Brannock Reilly (s),
Neal "Bam" Feldman (d),
Joe Learner (b),
Tom Kitchen (g)

Short Bio

Thomas Kitchen plays jazz guitar in variety of ensembles: the Tritone Jazz Trio, The Tritone Jazz Quartet, and well as the Thomas Kitchen + Friends Jazz Ensemble.  All of these groups are comprised of enthusiastic jazz musicians who live in the metropolitan area. As jazz artists and aficionados, the group loves to swing. It's not uncommon to hear a sprinkling of Latin rhythms, or some tight BeBop phrases, but the group, no matter what size, always keeps it in the groove. Whether you’re enjoying a meal, relaxing with a drink, or chatting with some friends, the quartet creates the perfect ambiance and lets you relax and enjoy the experience. Please click on the tabs above for demos, reviews, upcoming performances (gigs), and information about hiring the band.​

Thomas Kitchen also plays with the Capitol Lab Band, a full 18-piece Big Band in the "modern" style, playing mostly original compositions and other high-energy charts by some of the top composers, artists, and arrangers today. Thomas also plays with the Sharp Five, the Ian Dylan Trio, and the Not 2 Cool Jazz Trio, and works as a sideman in various ensembles as needed.

2018 Performances

Wed, Dec. 5th (12-2pm)
Tritone Jazz Duo
w/ Len Mitchard
The Downtown Holiday Market in Penn Quarter
F St NW & 8th St NW

Sat, Dec. 1st (6:30-9:30p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Peter Runk and Jeff Moran
The Lake Anne Coffee Shop and Wine Bar
1612 Washington Plaza N, Reston

Sat, Dec 1 (10-noon)
The Tritone Jazz Quartet
w/ Len Mitchard & Doug Perry
On the Ellsworth Stage
FreshFarm Mkt
Downtown, Silver Spring, MD

Wed, Nov 28 (7:30-10:30p)
Iva's WeJAM @ El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave Silver Spring, MD 

Wed, Nov 28 (7:30-10:30p)
WoodShed Jazz Jam @ Castello's
5201 Georgia Ave, NW

Wed, Nov 21 (6:30-9:30p)
Tritone Jazz Trio @ El Golfo
w/ Len Mitchard & Jerry Del Rosso
8739 Flower Ave Silver Spring, MD 

Fri, Nov. 17th (6:30-9:30p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Peter Runk, Joe Lerner, & Tom Kitchen
Lake Anna Coffee House and Wine Bar
1612 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA

Sat, Nov. 17th (10-noon)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Len Mitchard, Doug Perry,
and Tom Kitchen
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market
1819 35th St, NW, DC

Wed, Nov 14 (7:30-10:00)
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
@ Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC

Sat, Nov 10th (10-noon)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
with Len Mitchard and Doug Perry
Monroe St Farmer's Market
On the Art Walk Plaza
Brookland, DC

Sat, Oct 27th (10-12p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Len Mitchard, Doug Perry,
and Tom Kitchen
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market
1819 35th St, NW, DC

Sat, Oct 20th (10-12p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Len Mitchard, Doug Perry,
and Tom Kitchen
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market
1819 35th St, NW, DC

​Wed, Oct 17th  (6:30-9:30p) 
The Tritone Jazz Quartet
w/ Rob Orwin, Dan Pollack, 
and Tom Kitchen
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD​

Tues, Oct 16th (7:30-9:30p)
The Capital Lab Band
Mr. Henry's Upstairs

Sat, Oct 13th 
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Len Mitchard, Zack Williams,
and Tom Kitchen
​The H Street Festival
TBA

Sat, Oct 6th (7:30-10:30p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Len Mitchard, Jerry Del Rosso,
Tom kitchen
Claudia's Steakhouse
1501 K St NW

Sat, Oct 6th (9:30- noon)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
FreshFarm Mkt
Veteran's Plaza
Downtown SilverSpring, MD

Wed, Oct 3rd (6:30-9:30p) 
The Tritone Jazz Quartet
w/ Len Mitchard, Jerry Del Rosso, 
and Tom Kitchen
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD​

Wed, Sept 26th (7:30-10:00)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
w/ Brannock and Alan
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC

​Sun, Sept 22nd (6-9p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio 
w/ Peter Runk, Zack Williams,
Tom Kitchen
L'Auberge Chez Francois
Great Falls, VA

Sat, Sept 22nd (10-12p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market
1819 35th St, NW, DC

Wed, Aug 19th 
The Tritone Jazz Quartet
w/ Rob Orwin, James Deshler,
Jerry Del Rosso, and Tom Kitchen
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD

Sat, Sept 15th (10-12p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market
1819 35th St, NW, DC

Wed, Sept 12th (7:30-10:00)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC

Sat, Sept 8th 
private pool party 
The Sharp Four
McLean, VA

Sat, Sept 8th (10-noon)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
with Len Mitchard and Doug Perry
Monroe St Farmer's Market
On the Art Walk Plaza
Brookland, DC

Wed, Sept 5th (7:30-10:00)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC

Mon, Sept 3rd
private pool party 
The Tritone Jazz Duo

Sat, Sept 1st (7:30-10:30p)
Thomas Kitchen Quartet
Claudia's Steakhouse
1501 K St NW

Wed, Aug 29th (7:30-10:00)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
w/ Rob Orwin & Jim Deshler
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DCThe Woodshed Jazz Jam
Castello's

Wed Aug 22nd (7:30-10:00)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
w/ Joe Bryne
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC

Sat, Aug 18 (10-12p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
w/ Len and Doug
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market
1819 35th St, NW, DC

Wed, Aug 15th 
Ian Dylan Quartet
w/ Bruce, Jerry, and Tom
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD

Sat, Aug 11 (10-12p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
with Len Mitchard and Doug Perry
​The Civic Plaza
14th and Park, NW

Wed Aug 8th (7:30-10:00)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
w/ Jeff Moran 
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC

Sat, Aug 4 (7:30-10:30p)
The Sharp Five
w/ Len, Jim, Walter, Mike, and Tom
wedding at the Naval Academy
​Annapolis, MD

Fri, Aug 3rd
The Jazz Duo
w/ Walter Heber
Private Concert
Alexandria, VA

Thurs, Aug 2nd (12-1p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
LIVE! 2018 Concert Series
Woodrow Wilson Plaza Reagan Bldg.
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, DC

Wed Aug 1st (7:30-10:00)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
w/ Rob & Jim 
The WoodShed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC

Sat, July 21st (9:30-12:30p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
FreshFarm Mkt
Ellsworth Stage
Downtown SilverSpring, MD

Tues, July 17th (7-10p) 
The Capitol Lab Band
Mr Henry's Upstairs
601 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Sat, July 7th (7:30-10:30p)
Thomas Kitchen Quartet
Claudia's Steakhouse
1501 K St NW

Sat, July 7th (10-noon)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
with Len Mitchard and Doug Perry
Monroe St Farmer's Market
On the Art Walk Plaza
Brookland, DC

Wed, June 20th (TBA)
Open Jazz Jam
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD

Sat, June 16th (10-12p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market
1819 35th St, NW, DC

Thurs, June 7, 14, 21, and 28 (7:30-10:30p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends Host
The Wood Shed Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW DC
​
Sun, June 3rd (4-6p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
w/ Peter Kelly and Sam Cohen
Fund Raiser for Swing Left
SW Waterfront Complex

Sat, June 2 (9:30-12:30p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
FreshFarm Mkt
Ellsworth Stage
Downtown SilverSpring, MD

Sat, June 2 (7:30-10:30p)
Thomas Kitchen Quartet
Claudia's Steakhouse
1501 K St NW

Fri, June 1st (6-8p)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
Music at the 'Lift
Community Forklift 
Hyattsville, MD 

Thur, May 31st (1:30-2:00p)
The Thomas Kitchen + Friends
SummerSet DC 2018
On the National Mall

Sat, May 26th (7-9p)
Tritone Jazz Trio
with Kim Reynold's and Walter Heber
Cassatt's Cafe
4536 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA

Sat, May 19th (9:30-12:30p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
FreshFarm Mkt
Ellsworth Stage
Downtown SilverSpring, MD

Fri, May 11th (7-9p)
Tritone Jazz Trio
Wydown at the Apollo
600 H St, NE

Fri, May 5th (6-8p)
Thomas Kitchen Quartet
Claudia's Steakhouse
1501 K St NW

Sat, May 5th (10-noon)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
with Len Mitchard and Doug Perry
Monroe St Farmer's Market
On the Art Walk Plaza
Brookland, DC

Sat, Apr 28th (9-11a)
The Tritone Jazz Trio
with Len Mitchard and Doug Perry
Columbia Heights Farmers Mkt
​The Civic Plaza
14th and Park, NW

Sat, Apr 14th (9:30-12:30p)
The Not 2 Cool Jazz Group
FreshFarm Mkt
Ellsworth Stage
Downtown Silver Spring

Tues, Apr 10th (7-10p) 
The Capitol Lab Band
Mr Henry's Upstairs
601 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Sun, Apr 8th 
The Sharp Five
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
private event

Sat, Apr 7th (9:30-12:30)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
FreshFarm Mkt
Ellsworth Stage
Downtown Silver Spring

Fri, Mar 30th (6-8p)
Ian Dylan Trio
Claudia's Steakhouse
1501 K St NW

Sat, Mar 24 (7-9p)
Tritone Jazz Trio
Cassatt's Cafe
4536 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA

Fri, Mar 9th (7-9p)
Tritone Jazz Trio
Wydown at the Apollo
600 H St, NE

Sat, Mar 3rd (10a-12:30p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
Fresh Farm Market
​Downtown Silver Spring, MD

Sat, Feb 24th (9-10p)
Tritone Jazz Trio
The Great Gatsby Met-Ball
Sandovan Restaurant
4809 Georgia Ave, NW

Sun, Feb 18th (2-3p)
Capitol Lab Band
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival
Hilton Rockville, Atrium
1750 Rockville Pike

Sat, Feb 10th (6-8p)
Tritone Jazz Trio
Bump 'n Grind 
1200 East West Highway

Sat, Feb 3rd (10a-12p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
FreshFarm Mkt.
Veterans Plaza

Friday, Feb 2nd (7-9p),
Tritone Jazz Trio
The Apollo Lobby
600 H St, NE

Recurring Feb Performances:
Wednesdays (7-11p) 
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28  
Open Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW

Fridays (7-11p)
Feb 9, 16, 23
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW

Tues, Jan 2nd (8-midnight)
Jazz Jam
The Judge's Bench
Ellicott City, MD

Sat, Jan 6th (10a-12p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
FreshFarm Mkt.
Veterans Plaza
Ellsworth Stage,
Downtown Silver Spring

Sun, Jan 14th (5-7p)
Tritone Jazz Trio
Bump 'n Grind 
1200 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD

Wed, Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st  (7-11p)
Open Jazz Jam
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW

Fri, Jan 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th (7-9p)
Thomas Kitchen + Friends
Castello's 
5201 Georgia Ave, NW
Contact
Thomas Kitchen 
100 Rittenhouse St, NE
Washington, DC 20011
202-246-1788 (c)
202-722-0949 (h)
tommytritone@gmail.com

In the Press

08.18    Live Concert Series info
12.17    DC Holiday Market info
08.17    Castellos friendliest jazz jam in town
07.17    Jazz Night at the ‘Lift info
10.16    Baltimore Jazz Alliance info
04.15    ​Chizuk Amuno Congregation info
​11.14    Arlington's Got Talent We won! 
              (in the house band for Teague)
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              red highlights are linked to press

                                Reviews
             
11.16  "That gentleman at the bar was surprised when you stopped playing and everyone started clapping. He thought I was playing a CD through the house speakers."

08.16 Many guests had glowing comments on the beautiful music you and your colleague played. Together with the half moon, you created a romantic atmosphere and people told me again and again how much they enjoyed your music. THANK YOU!!"

01.13 The live music was beautiful and exactly what we wanted for our ceremony; it was perfect. We would definitely hire these guys again, without a doubt. Thank you so much for keeping my stress down by being so professional!”          

Press Photos

High resolution photos are available upon request.