A Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts graduate, Thomas Wendt has been a professional musician since 14. Based in Pittsburgh, Thomas is an active member of the current jazz scene playing with groups led by Joe Negri, Dwayne Dolphin, Mark Strickland, Kenia, and the Latin Jazz group Salsamba in addition to leading his own groups, including the sextet, Firm Roots. He is also a member of the newly reformed Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. Thomas has played with many visiting international jazz greats, including Clark Terry, Donald Byrd, David “Fathead” Newman, Benny Golson, Monty Alexander, James Moody, Jimmy Heath, Christian McBride, Curtis Lundy, and Geri Allen.
