Tom Malone is a musician from Sumrall, Mississippi, but was born in Hattiesburg, MS, on June 16, 1947.He is known for his talent on a trombone; however, he can play several types of musical instruments ranging from the piccolo to the electric bass. He has a nickname to go along with his talent, which is "Bones". 

Tom Malone began in music when he was five years old on the violin, with weekly lessons and kiddy orchestras. He then gave that up at age ten to play the tuba in the marching band. Tom Malone began his career playing a lead trumpet role at a club in Jackson, MS, while attending the University of Southern Mississippi. He  transferred to North Texas State University, where Malone worked as both player and contractor for other groups.

In his professional career, Malone has recorded seven albums and toured Europe, Japan, and the Far East, with his close 15-year associate Gil Evans. Malone is most noted for his work with Saturday Night Live (SNL) band as musical director from 1981-85, where he arranged music for John Bilushi and Dan Aykroyd. His work on  Saturday Night Live led to The Blues Brothers, where Malone wrote the chart for the first skit. He has played several network themes such as "CBS This Morning," "Murder She Wrote," and the 1992 Olympics theme on CBS.

He is now working for the CBS Orchestra, but before joining the CBS Orchestra, Malone helped compose 25 arrangements for the "Late Show with David Letterman." Tom Malone is currently living near his work in Manhattan.