Tom “Bones” Malone


Tom “Bones” Malone, trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer, is among the most experienced professionals in the business. Tom is best known for his work with The Blues Brothers, David Letterman Show and Saturday Night Live. He has played on 4,400+ television shows, 3,000+ radio & television commercials, over 1,250 recordings and thousands of live performances throughout the world. The diverse listing of artists with whom he has performed represents a who’s who in the music business, and includes such renowned artists as Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Count Basie, Ray Charles, James Brown, Paul McCartney, Blood Sweat & Tears, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Harry Connick, Jr., Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, and countless others. In 2016 he was recognized with an American Federation of Musicians Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as a Governor of Mississippi Lifetime Achievement Award.