About
Composer and Irish fiddler also known as Tommie who was best known for his take on Irish music by combining jazz and classical music. He saw Irish music as an art form and not just dance music. He became known after his death in 2012 when the compilation album Tommie Potts - Traditional Fiddle Music from Dublin was released with digital remasters.
Before Fame
He was a was a firefighter with Dublin Corporation, and was injured in the Pearse Street fire in 1936.
Trivia
The only commercial recording released in his lifetime was The Liffey Banks by Claddagh Records in 1972. He was the subject of the documentary called Tommy Potts - Cérbh É? by TG4 in 2009.
Family Life
His parents were John and Honoria Potts.
Associated With
He and Jerry Bock both composed music intended to played on the fiddle.
