Thomas Martin (5)

American born, Britain-based classical double-bassist, conductor, luthier, and teacher of double bass. Born 22 July 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Tom has gone on to become one of the leading players on the double bass, holding leading positions with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and principal positions with the Montreal CBC Symphony Orchestra, The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, English Chamber Orchestra, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and two periods with the London Symphony Orchestra (1972-1997) as Principal Double Bass. He conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He has taught at The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama and the Royal College of Music, London.