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RECORDING SESSION
Last month Tom recorded three new projects with pianist and producer Dave Holland. These were for Big Band, Folk small band and Jazz small band. New videos to follow soon.
GIG DATES
For information and tickets please scroll down. Tom is playing with many different projects and performing around the country.
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His studies gave him the opportunity to work with internationally renowned musicians and professors such as Martin Hathaway, Trevor Tomkins, Malcolm Edmonstone, Malcolm Miles, Carlos Lopez-Real, Stuart Hall, Scott Stroman, Gareth Lockrane, Adriano Adewale, Barry Green, Robbie Robson, Kurt Elling, and Bobo Stenson.
Alongside his teaching, Tom maintains an active performing career. He has appeared at some of the UK’s most iconic jazz venues and was a long-standing member of the house trio at 'Jazz at the Alex' and a current member of the house trio at Norwich Jazz Club . His performance work has taken him across the UK and internationally, with tours in Germany, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Portugal.
Tom has extensive experience delivering one-to-one instrumental tuition, with many of his students successfully gaining places at leading UK music conservatoires. Alongside individual lessons, he teaches group classes and directs small and large ensembles, including jazz bands, rock bands, orchestras, percussion workshops, and music technology sessions.
He works closely with Essex Music Services as both a teacher and workshop leader, and is actively involved with the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra and Essex Junior Jazz. In addition, he conducts the Essex Youth Jazz Nonet and the Essex Youth Rock Band, helping to inspire and develop the next generation of musicians.
Recognised as both a skilled drummer and pianist, Tom has also contributed to the wider music education community through consultancy work with music examination boards and by composing repertoire for graded percussion and drum exams.
Tom is a multi-award-winning musician and highly experienced teacher based in Colchester, Essex. With over 16 years of teaching experience, he has guided students of all ages and abilities, many of whom have gone on to study at top music conservatoires and establish professional careers in music.
Tom began his studies at Colchester Institute, specialising in classical piano and percussion, and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Music. During this time, he won several awards, including the Cannon Jack Piano Competition Trophy (2013), the Cyril Moles Duet Competition Trophy (2012 and 2013), and the Ensembles Competition Shield (2012).
In 2014, he continued his training at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, graduating with a Master’s Degree in Jazz Percussion.
LIVE AT
NORWICH JAZZ CLUB | THE MADDERMARKET
Tue 20 January 2026 - 8:30 pm - £18 / Under 25s £9
Martin Eaton (tenor & soprano)
Phil Brooke (guitar)
Simon Brown (piano)
Simon Wood (bass)
Tom Jiggins (drums)
This evening Norwich-based tenor man Martin Eaton leads us on a journey around the music of Henry Mancini – a prolific and much-loved composer / arranger probably best-known for his music for the Pink Panther films; but there’s a wealth of cinematic delights and jazz compositions to explore which this evening’s band, featuring guitarist Phil Brooke with the club’s house trio, will be navigating with relish!
MUSIC
TEACHING
TESTIMONIALS
With over 16 years of teaching experience, Tom has guided many students who have gone on to study at leading music conservatoires and establish themselves as professional musicians. Here’s what some of them have to say:
