Trevor Tomkins Family, Bands, Net Worth

British jazz drummer Trevor Ramsey Tomkins has died. He was born on May 12, 1941 and died in Sept. at age 81.

His death was announced on Sept. 9.

Most recently, Tomkins has been an inspiring teacher of jazz musicians at Guildhall School.

Trevor Tomkins family

Very little is known about Tomkins’ family.

There’s no information regarding his marital status. It is also not known if he had children.

Trevor Tomkins bands

Tomkins was known for his work in a number of British bands in the 1970s, including Gilgamesh.

He joined Don Rendell in 1962, working with the Don Rendell/Ian Carr quintet for seven years until 1969.

Tomkins was a popular choice for visiting musicians including Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods and Lee Konitz. He appeared on the 1971 album First Wind by Frank Ricotti and Mike de Albuquerque and on Tony Coe’s 1978 album, Coe-Existence.

Tomkins was the first cousin of Roy Budd (jazz pianist and film composer of Get Carter fame), and Peter C. Budd (jazz guitarist living in Chicago), and was a member of various trios and other line-ups with Roy Budd.

Trevor Tomkins net worth

British jazz drummer Trevor Ramsey Tomkins made some good money from his career and at time of death, had an estimated net worth of $1 million.