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"...an outstanding improviser, composer and arranger, a guitarist for the 21st century. The future of Jazz is in good hands!"
Tim Sparks
1993 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion

"An elegant guitarist...a wide variety of sounds from classical to bossa nova and jazz....A gentle human being with a heart of gold that resonates with every note. A rising star, he is sure to be the leader of a new generation of guitarists who bring warmth, rhythm, and bright tones to the Twin Cities music scene"
Mark Linzer
Guitarist and Songwriter - Madison, WI

"It was a pleasure to hear you, great sound, great tunes, fine playing. I liked that you're trying lots of different things to see what works and feels the best. I thought the improv pieces were especially effective, you played those with a lot of intensity and feeling."
Paul Hintz
Guitarist

"Tom Nordlund is an exceptionally talented guitarist that positively impacts audiences and musicians alike. Tom has much to contribute musically....Tom has his personal skills together. He is always prepared and shows up on time for gigs....He is a joy to work with and his compositions are interesting to hear and play. In short, he has it all."
Bill Engebretson
Bandleader, Funky Gumbo - Glenwood, MN

"Tom is an outstanding guitarist and musician, comfortable in multiple genres of music and is a keen listener in a group. I have played with him for a number of years in a variety of settings and have always been glad he is on the gig. He is extremely reliable and early for deadlines and dates. He would be a valuable asset to anyone seeking a professional guitarist....Tom is determined to find the means to be successful in any situation and is highly resourceful in both musical performance and the business end of entertainment. Tom is also a strong individual with a clean background..."
Dustin Retzlaff
Professional Musician - Columbia, SC

Projects

Solo Guitar

Thomas is currently performing solo guitar music in regional venues and for private parties, weddings, corporate functions, and other events. His repertoire is currently comprised of: original compositions; music from Latin America by artists such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell, and Luiz Bonfa; American popular music; original arrangements of jazz standards; and music by major jazz guitarists such as Barry Galbraith, Joe Pass, and George Van Eps. If you would like to book a performance, contact Thomas Nordlund.

Past Clients

French Meadow Bakery & Cafe - Minneapolis, MN
Golden Leaf Tobacco Shop - Minneapolis, MN
Le Chardonnay - Madison, WI
Fyfe's Corner Bistro - Madison, WI
Stella's Speakeasy - Stoughton, WI
Zuzu Cafe - Madison, WI
Grumpry Troll Brew Pub - Mount Horeb, WI
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison, WI
Kabul Restaurant - Madison, WI
Kelly's Grille - Fitchburg, WI
Milwaukee Public Market - Milwaukee, WI
Scattergood Friends School - West Branch, IA

Solo Guitar Repertoire

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