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Gary Thomas Quintet at An Die Musik Live
Courtesy of Erin Connelly | Posted on January 4, 2020
Where
An Die Musik Live
409 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
Map
410-385-2638
When
Fri, January 17, 2020
8:00 pm
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Musicians
Gary Thomas
saxophoneMiki Hayama
pianoBlake Meister
bassEric Kennedy
drumsChristie Dashiell
vocalsAbout
Gary Thomas, sax
Miki Hayama, piano
Blake Meister, bass
Eric Kennedy, drums
Christie Dashiell, vocals
Saxophonist and flutist Gary Thomas established himself in the 1980s as one of the most jarring soloists of his generation, especially against somewhat chaotic backdrops.
The Baltimore native studied at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He founded the jazz studies degree program at Peabody and was the first African-American degree program director at the conservatory. Has traveled the globe as both a leader and sideman. His performance and recording credits include Dennis Chambers, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ron Carter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Hart, Wynton Marsalis, David Sanborn, Joe Lovano, Joshua Redman, Bobby McFerrin, Sam Rivers, Vanessa Williams, Betty Carter, George Benson, McCoy Tyner, Randy Brecker, James Newton, Jeff Watts, Marvin “Smitty”Smith, Patrice Rushen, Kevin Eubanks, John Scofield, Tony Williams, Kenny Garrett, Jimmy Smith, John Patitucci....