Thomas Linger, New York based pianist, originally hails from Waynesville, NC. First place winner of the American Jazz Pianist Competition, and 2023 American Pianist Awards finalist, he is a performer, composer, and teacher, performing in many of NYC's top venues from The Village Vanguard, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Dizzy's Club, to Smalls, Mezzrow, and many more. Thomas leads his own trio in addition to engagements alongside current luminaries such as Peter Bernstein, Peter Washington, Joe Farnsworth, Francisco Mela, and many others. Thomas's debut album Out In It is available on the Cellar Music Group label