Gary Thomas
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Saxophonists · b. 1960

Gary Thomas

American musician

Born
10 June 1960
Baltimore
Country
United States
Record labels
Enja Records
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Gary Thomas is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, flute, tenor saxophone and voice. Gary Thomas was born on 10 June 1960 in Baltimore. The music is usually filed under jazz and rapping. Record labels: Enja Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Seventh Quadrant” (1987) to “Yaqui” (2000).

Gary Thomas (born June 10, 1961) is an American jazz saxophonist and flautist, born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a member of Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition band and has worked with John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Dave Holland, Greg Osby, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane, Cassandra Wilson, Wallace Roney, Steve Coleman, and Miles Davis. Thomas was the Director and Chair of Jazz Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Seventh Quadrant 1987
Code Violations 1988
By Any Means Necessary 1989
While the Gate Is Open 1990
The Kold Kage 1991
Till We Have Faces 1992
Exile's Gate 1993
Overkill 1995
Found on Sordid Streets 1997
Pariah's Pariah 1998
Yaqui 2000

Also plays on

Albums where Gary Thomas is credited as a sideman

1990 Jumpworld — Cassandra Wilson tenor saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Gary Thomas play?

Gary Thomas is known for playing saxophone, flute, tenor saxophone and voice.

When and where was Gary Thomas born?

Gary Thomas was born 10 June 1960 in Baltimore.

What are Gary Thomas's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Seventh Quadrant (1987), Code Violations (1988), By Any Means Necessary (1989), While the Gate Is Open (1990) and The Kold Kage (1991).

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