- Born
- 23 June 1950
St. Louis - Died
- 8 September 2009
- Country
- United States
- Record labels
- CIMP
- Discography
- 3 albums
Biography
Luther Thomas was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Luther Thomas was born on 23 June 1950 in St. Louis and died on 8 September 2009. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: CIMP. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Funky Donkey” (1977) to “Mikkel Mark Trio featuring Luther Thomas” (2012).
Luther Thomas was an alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist from St. Louis. He is known for his free jazz playing drawing also on funk. He was involved with the Black Artists Group starting in the 1960s, played in the Human Arts Ensemble with Charles Bobo Shaw in the 1970s, and led a group called Dizzazz in the early 1980s. He has also played saxophone for James Chance and the Contortions. Thomas-led sessions from the early 1970s have been reissued on CD as part of Atavistic Records' Unheard Music Series. Luther Thomas was born on June 23, 1950, and died on September 8, 2009.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Luther Thomas play?
Luther Thomas is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Luther Thomas born?
Luther Thomas was born 23 June 1950 in St. Louis.
What are Luther Thomas's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Funky Donkey (1977), Banana: The Lost Session, St. Louis, 1973 (2001) and Mikkel Mark Trio featuring Luther Thomas (2012).
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