
“A Fluent trumpeter with a bright tone and a forward-looking style...”
“Heflin proves to be a firmly grounded musician who combines lyricism and virtuosity.”
“Heflin’s playing is as strong as his conception of music.”
“Heflin’s playing is both melodic and technical and seems to rise above the limitations of the instrument”
ARTICLES
Archipel, France
Jazz’nMore, Switzerland
Geraldton Guardian, Australia
Jazz Magazine, Italy

“Heflin on trumpet is particularly evocative of (Lee) Morgan and to some extent (Freddie) Hubbard in his fluid solos.”
“Heflin shows maturity beyond his years.”
“Heflin plays with a very fluid approach generating lines in a seamless, highly polished manner that is really a joy to experience.”
“The young New Yorker proved that one can fully capture the crowd with tasteful and original melodic playing.”
links to REVIEWS
JAZZIZ
Review of the Moon Singer
JAZZ WEEKLY
George Harris Review of Morning Star
THE JAZZ PAGE
Glen Daniels Review of Morning Star
JAZZ SENSIBILITIES
Jeff Becker Review of Morning Star
TEXTURA
Ron Schepper Review of Morning Star
EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINE
Anne Carlini Review of Morning Star
JAZZ2LOVE
Review of Morning Star
BMAN’S BLUES REPORT
Review of Morning Star
ALL ABOUT JAZZ
Josep Pedro review of "Live From Austin"
AUSTIN CHRONICLE
Jay Trachtenberg review of "Live From Austin"
THE PURPLE CABBAGE
Concert review of the Ron Westray/Thomas Heflin sextet live in Toronto
ALL MUSIC GUIDE
Scott Yanow review of "Symmetry"
THE PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Review of "Symmetry"
links to ARTICLES
FRANCE INFO NEWS SERVICE
Article on our 2020 tour of Brittany, France
KNOXVILLE DAILY SUN
Article on the Freddie Hubbard Tribute Concert
AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN
Article on the Kenny Dorham Tribute Concert
PODCASTS
JAZZIZ PODCAST
Interview with Matt Micucci
BUZZ WORDS AND MUSIC
Interview on Release of Morning Star
ECLECTIC MIX
Music Podcast featuring “Symmetry”
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REVIEWS OF LIVE FROM AUSTIN
Live From Austin was featured on Jazz After Hours, a nationally syndicated show on PRI, Public Radio International that airs on approximately 70 stations across the US. Live From Austin has also been played on some of the biggest jazz stations in the country from WBGO in New York to WRTI in Philadelphia to WCLV in Cleveland to WWOZ in New Orleans.
“Live from Austin is that rare recording that captures live fire.”
— Donn Schaefer, International Trombone Association Journal
“One of the best CD’s I’ve heard this year.”
— Mike "Mr. Jazz" Gourrier, WWOZ New Orleans
“Westray and Heflin match perfectly, blending their styles in a balanced yet searching way over bebop foundations.”
— Josep Pedro, All About Jazz
“This is a must-have CD!”
— Tom Kiebzak, Beyond Bop Internet Jazz Radio
“This performance is for anyone who enjoys original music ‘done right.”
— David Bohnert, International Trumpet Guild
“It’s top-flight stuff”
— Greg Rickard, Kazi Austin
“..an energetic set of jazz of a world class level from the Lone Star State.”
— Don Lerman, Cadence Magazine