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The saying, "It runs in the family" certainly applies to Tom
Novell. He grew up listening to his father, Mel Novell, a very
talented clarinetist, jam with friends on Dixieland, old
standards and gospel. At age 6 Tom began taking piano
lessons and by age 12 was playing gigs with his dad's band in
nursing homes and at church. "My father was a big influence
on me musically," Tom stated. "He introduced me to swing,
dixieland and taught me to ad-lib. I learned a lot of cool chords
playing dixieland and swing."
At 7 years of age Tom began playing the flute and in High
School was a member of the Marching Band and Concert Band.
When his skills at the piano became known, he was chosen to
accompany the school's vocalists at yearly state music
competitions. Upon graduation, he was named "Most Talented
Senior" by the student body.
Tom majored in piano at Southeast Missouri State University,
where he also played flute in the Marching Band and
percussion in the Symphonic Band. He was also a member of
"The Inn Group", a band led by one of his music professors,
playing clubs, private parties and major hotels.
Since college Tom has played with the Jimmy Queen Band, and
has been the primary pianist at his church. He has also
performed with special groups, soloists and been featured at
associational events. Tom joined Crossover in 2006. "I am
honored to be part of such a talented group of people," Tom
said. "I love being part of a group committed to doing music
the best we can, where egos are low and expectations are
high."
Tom is married to Bobbi Novell who also plays keyboards in
Crossover. He has one daughter and one son.
Instruments: Yamaha P-250 Keyboard, Roland XP-80,
Hammond XK1
Favorite Artists: Santana, Beatles, Gaither Vocal Band
Novell. He grew up listening to his father, Mel Novell, a very
talented clarinetist, jam with friends on Dixieland, old
standards and gospel. At age 6 Tom began taking piano
lessons and by age 12 was playing gigs with his dad's band in
nursing homes and at church. "My father was a big influence
on me musically," Tom stated. "He introduced me to swing,
dixieland and taught me to ad-lib. I learned a lot of cool chords
playing dixieland and swing."
At 7 years of age Tom began playing the flute and in High
School was a member of the Marching Band and Concert Band.
When his skills at the piano became known, he was chosen to
accompany the school's vocalists at yearly state music
competitions. Upon graduation, he was named "Most Talented
Senior" by the student body.
Tom majored in piano at Southeast Missouri State University,
where he also played flute in the Marching Band and
percussion in the Symphonic Band. He was also a member of
"The Inn Group", a band led by one of his music professors,
playing clubs, private parties and major hotels.
Since college Tom has played with the Jimmy Queen Band, and
has been the primary pianist at his church. He has also
performed with special groups, soloists and been featured at
associational events. Tom joined Crossover in 2006. "I am
honored to be part of such a talented group of people," Tom
said. "I love being part of a group committed to doing music
the best we can, where egos are low and expectations are
high."
Tom is married to Bobbi Novell who also plays keyboards in
Crossover. He has one daughter and one son.
Instruments: Yamaha P-250 Keyboard, Roland XP-80,
Hammond XK1
Favorite Artists: Santana, Beatles, Gaither Vocal Band
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