“there is enough variation in mood and tempo to nourish almost anyone’s interest.” Jack bowers~All About Jazz
Dan Thomas Quintet with Bobby Watson
With more than two decades of close friendship, Dan is honored to have his great friend, saxophone icon, Bobby Watson (our wives call it a “bromance” ha!) join him on his latest venture. This group is fronted with honest chemistry, respect for the jazz tradition and a vision for the future of improvised instrumental music. This cast is sure to make many memorable performances together!
Personnel:
Dan Thomas - Saxophone
Bobby Watson - Saxophone
Richard Johnson - Piano
Curtis Lundy - Bass
Mike Warren - Drums
~Representative Recording
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Dan thomas and the kansas city all star big band
Under Thomas' leadership, the regions premiere artistic jazz voices come together maintaining the tradition of big band curation and innovation. They perform classics from a variety of styles as well as contemporary works written by and for the ensemble. Iconic guests artists are a mainstay.
Dan Thomas and voyage
Voyage was born in late 2009 with an eye on the creative process and a hope of taking a unique voyage of group/self expression. Each member of this ensemble is committed to the writing of original literature that enables the ensemble to journey together while commenting on a time and place, and a here and now. The synergy created by each professional member of this ensemble is sure to create many once in a lifetime listening experiences.
Personnel:
Dan Thomas - Saxophone
Wayne Hawkins - Piano
Forest Stewart - Bass
Mike Warren - Drums
~Representative Recording
2012 - Voyage
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New Recording - Midwest Minor
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Dan Thomas Quintet
The Original Quintet formed in 2001, has been delighting audiences with its constant evolution and creativity. The group performs original material written by all of its members. While the group focuses on the hard bop tradition that grew up on the East Coast, it extends itself to perform the full spectrum of the jazz tradition from early swing, bop, free jazz, post modern bop, and eastern music. Each member of this fine group has the performance resume and educational background that make each performance world class.
Personnel:
Dan Thomas - Saxophone
Joe Parisi - Trumpet
Roger Wilder - Piano
Bram Wijnands/Craig Akin - Bass
Mike Shanks - Drums
~Representative Recordings
2001 - City Scope
2005 - Musical Sanctuary
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