BIO

Tom Caufield is a composer and guitarist with a contemplative, acoustic/electronic, near-ambient, folk tinged, classical-adjacent style. He often employs cello, violin, bass and electronica, but the acoustic guitar is always at the core of his pieces.

Originally from Michigan, Caufield lived in Ohio, North Carolina, New York City, and Nashville, before settling in Los Angeles to pursue a solo career. While in California, he provided numerous songs for television and scored three independent films.

Caufield’s music has been heard on SiriusXM, popular syndicated programs Hearts of Space, Echoes, All Things Considered and numerous NPR affiliate stations. John Diliberto of syndicated program Echoes called Caufield’s holiday release “I Heard It Was Christmas Day” ‘the best holiday album of the year, hands down; nothing else comes close.” The album was carried nationally by Whole Foods.

In 2023, he received a grant from the North Carolina Council of the Arts to help fund his definitive album ‘The Whisper Resistance.’ The album was well received, and is a meditation on the natural landscape around his home.

Tom’s latest album ‘Quiet Modern,’ was recorded at Storyteller Sound from February through April at Storyteller Sound in North Carolina. Supporting nylon string guitar with piano, bass, percussion, strings, synths, and atmospheric guitar, the music adds elements of ECM style chamber music, progressive rock, electronica and minimalism to Tom’s relaxing-yet-engaging contemplative approach. Mastered to burnished perfection for an immersive, deep listen by Andy Walter at Mill Arts Music. A sneak preview of high resolution 96/24 files is available exclusively on Bandcamp through May, and the album will release to streaming on June 1. Later in June, a limited pressing 180 gram vinyl version will release, available here on Tom’s website.

‘Tom Caufield never disappoints. He is a thinking man’s guitarist who creates mindful compositions in which every note is diligently thought out, carefully placed and lovingly performed.’ – RJ Lannan, Artisan Review

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