BY THOM GOMEZ AND RICK SADLON
About four years ago, guitarist Thom Gomez and saxophonist/flutist Rick Sadlon teamed up to form Gomez&Sadlon, a smooth jazz duo that performs a repertoire of classic standards and popular, light rock musical selections in an easy-to-listen-to instrumental jazz style. Their music has been described as contemporary, melodic and smooth, yet artistic and the two musicians have the ability to interpret the music in a manner that appeals to wide range of audiences.
- Rick Sadlon and Thom Gomez.
Gomez&Sadlon has performed in venues throughout the state for various events and occasions and have steadily increased their number of performances each year since their inception. In addition to performing their increasingly in-demand schedule of private parties, events and receptions throughout the area, the duo plans appearances in 2015 at McLaughlin Vineyards in Sandy Hook on May 10 and July 12. They recently announced performances to be held regularly Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Barnwood Grill, 5 Queen St., Newtown.
Gomez grew up and studied guitar in the greater New York area before moving to Connecticut with his family and was actively involved in the jazz scene in the Hartford area.
Sadlon, currently director of music for the Darien Public Schools, performed for seven years as a member of the Goodspeed Opera House Orchestra and spent three years performing in Switzerland as a member of the Musical Theater Zurich Orchestra and most recently has been performing in an ensemble called “New Duke” performing the music of Duke Ellington. The music for this group has been arranged in fresh contemporary settings by Brian Torff, professor of jazz studies at Fairfield University.
Enhanced with various background tracks, the high-quality sound, artistry and repertoire of this duo is quite unique and gets a surprisingly full and beautiful sound. Samples of their music and client reviews can be found at gigmasters.com or on their website at gomezandsadlon.wix.com. For additional information, contact them at gomezandsadlon@att.net.
Thom Gomez and Rick Sadlon are members of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County.
