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Ben Thomas
Jazz / Experimental

"Ben Thomas"


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   Ben Thomas: General Info
Member Since3/16/2006
Band Websitethejazzsite.co.uk
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Equinox from ITUNES

Last Day from ITUNES

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Record Labelmtheart
Type of LabelIndie




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Mosaic-"Lament"  (view more)

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   About Ben Thomas

I'm a trumpet player and composer originally from Tenby, but now based in Hereford where I have my own small recording studio. I have been playing for many years (Since I was 7 years old) and benefited whilst growing up in Pembrokeshire from it's vibrant musical scene. I later studied at the Welsh College Of Music And Drama in Cardiff where I met and performed with many great players from both the classical and Jazz world.

"Lament" by "Mosaic" is now available to download here:

Over the years I have worked mainly as a jazz musician but have also performed with some fantastic performers in a wide variety of musical settings ranging from jazz gigs and pop sessions through to television sessions and classical projects. I have released several albums under my own name and in collaboration with other artists.

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"Electrifying trumpeter" (Cheltenham International Jazz Festival)

"Very impressive and creative" (Jazz Journal)

About Mosaic

In 2004, I teamed up with Brian Waite (Piano) and Erika Lyons (Double bass) to form the trio "Mosaic". Our aim was to collectively break down conventional structures whilst exploring the boundaries of space and time in music. We released our debut album "Equinox" in August 2005 and subsequently embarked on a promotional tour of Cathedrals throughout the UK. In 2006 Brian Waite sadly passed away. I feel very fortunate to have worked with such an extraordinary musician and he remains a great source of inspiration for me. Myself and Erika have continued to perform as "Mosaic" and we released our second album "Lament" in January 2008. As a duo we have delved deeper into the possibilities of space and time in music and have been able to develop these principles even further through regular performances in Cathedrals and Churches. These inspirationally acoustic settings are very important to our music making as they provide us with the perfect backdrop for our ideas.

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"A versatile and creative threesome" (Best Of Jazz, BBC Radio 2)

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About James Tartaglia’s Free-Funk Assembly featuring Annie Whitehead: Dark Metaphysic

I recorded an album recently with this band. It was very energetic and a lot of fun. I'll post more details when I have them.

The line-up is:

Lizzi Wood-Vocals, Sonja Morgenstern-Vocals, Annie Whitehead-Trombone, Ben Thomas-Trumpet, James Tartaglia-Tenor, Matt Ratcliffe-Piano, Jenni Maidman-Bass, Mark Huggett-Drums

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Comedian LC Monty Jr.





May 27 2008 1:50 PM

Thanks for comin thru

Have a real good week
Fina





May 21 2008 4:53 AM

fate or destiny?

xoxo
fina
Ryuichiro TONOZUKA





May 6 2008 7:21 AM

Thanks for the add!!
HOPE ALL'S GOOD. BLESS!
best regards,
TONO
The Anomalies





Mar 19 2008 10:56 AM

hey ben

hope your well i ve been giving it the occasional toot but i ve been busy with touring and stuff recently so i havent had much practice since christmas i ll get some more practice in and give you a shout for some more tips

nice one

murf
Andrew Morris - Woodwind Performer





Mar 14 2008 9:23 AM

Happy to be a friend.

Andy.
Emma Harris





Mar 13 2008 7:24 AM

Hi Ben
Nice to meet you the other night and thanks for playing.
Really enjoyed having your sound added to ours.
Hope we get the chance to do something again sometime.
Emma
Emme Packer (newest album on itunes)





Mar 5 2008 10:54 AM

Thanks for listening to my music. :) Stay in touch. - Emme
JOHN BARROW





Mar 6 2008 3:15 AM

Pleasure to meet you Ben......all the best
xxxxxxxxxxx
also see ; www. myspace. com/theswinginglaurels
Motyx





Feb 26 2008 11:55 AM




Gracias amigos! Thanks friends!
José Somoza





Feb 21 2008 7:01 PM

Hi Ben,

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It's a great honour for my, to share with you east space.
Congratulations for your music!
Greetings from Spain.
Lee Jones





Feb 10 2008 10:11 AM

Hi Ben,

Yes thank you - good gig! Look forward to the next one....!

Cheers - Lee.
Jazz Hoeilaart Belgium - Young Jazz Talent Contest





Jan 26 2008 4:43 AM

Thanks for the Add ... Great to meet you at Myspace ... . All the best! Vincent, Jazz Hoeilaart Intern'l / Muziekmozaïek
H2O (1 DAY OF SILENCE FOR MY LITTLE BRO)


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Jan 23 2008 5:11 AM

Just Passin... Hope all is well with u and yours.

H
Hans-Peter Salentin/European Art Ensemble





Jan 3 2008 12:23 AM

Hi Ben,
great music !!
have a good 2008 !! stay healthy and hope to meet you..great playin..
Hans Peter
Alexandra Wu





Dec 23 2007 5:44 PM

Merry Christmas! Best wishes for 2008!!Greetings from France.
neticous





Dec 12 2007 3:34 PM

Love Equinox.
Stop by any time.
Pete & Marty
James Chadwick





Nov 27 2007 9:59 AM

Lol !!!!Very good sir Ben
RINASCITASUONA





Nov 9 2007 9:41 AM

cool!
Felice
Maria Magdalena


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Nov 9 2007 3:55 AM

Hello Ben--
Thank You so much for Your friendship:))
I like so much Your playing!! Especially 'Solitude' and 'Equinox' - very soulful...

All the best
Magdalena
The Anomalies





Oct 30 2007 6:12 AM

cheers for the friend request buddy, and thanks for the lesson i ll be in touch soon

nice one

the anomalies
Alex Steele





Oct 27 2007 11:07 AM

Hi Ben - good to hear from you - let's do a gig together sometime soon! All is well over here in the Land of Steele. Keeping busy? Any exciting new projects? Hope to catch up with you soon - cheers - Alex
Daniele Bazzani





Oct 26 2007 9:27 AM

Ciao Ben, thank you for inviting me here!
Best wishes
Daniele
GIACOMO LARICCIA





Oct 24 2007 10:47 AM

Hi Ben,
thanks for passing by.

all the best,
giacomo
claudia pellegrini





Oct 23 2007 12:19 PM

thank you so much for finding me, ben!
such a great player and cool musician!
;O)
Patrick Dorobisz





Oct 23 2007 2:08 AM

Hello,
"Merci" for being my friend, Glad to meet you. Your support is a source of creation. Bien artistiquement.
Patrick
Enzo Rocco





Oct 23 2007 12:07 AM

I Do love your music, dear ben. thank you for making me possible to listen to it. you have a new fan from now...hope we will meet one day. CIAO!!!
LUCA BASSANESE - Nuovo Album Settembre 2008 !!!





Oct 22 2007 9:54 AM

Grazie per la richiesta!
Gracias por el request!
Un Abbraccio, Luca

Haig Yazdjian





Oct 22 2007 8:00 AM

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Great music and playing. Thanks for the request!!
Gianluca Corona





Oct 22 2007 5:35 AM

Thanks very much for the req, very nice music here!
Flavio Perrella





Oct 21 2007 3:48 PM

hi ben thanks for the req.it's a big pleasure know a good player as you and your music is very cool!
take care and have great concerts
flavio
Stefano Di Cicco





Oct 21 2007 11:59 AM

Thanks for your request and hello from Rome!
Stefano
Phil King





Oct 21 2007 11:25 AM

hi ben
thanks for the add request,
peace
phil
Bruno Carrozzieri





Oct 21 2007 10:00 AM

Hi Thomas,
Nice to meet you in MySpace.
Bruno
Randi Graf





Oct 21 2007 9:40 AM

hi ben,
how's it going?
i've just finished recording my album in france, please stop by for a listen when you have the time!
it's always nice to hear your lovely tone & playing..:)
peace from london,
randi g
massimo falascone


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Oct 21 2007 8:03 AM

thank you grazie ciao cheers
Jazz à Part





Oct 20 2007 12:51 PM

Hello Ben !
Thank you for the request ! I love the sounds you blow...
Your music is welcome in my radio show !

Yours,

Pierre - JAZZ A PART (french radio show)
Bass In Belgium





Oct 20 2007 11:44 AM

Hi Ben,

Nice to meet you.
Thanks for visiting my page; thanks for your request.

All the best, from Brussels,

Olivier

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JazzAli





Oct 20 2007 6:14 AM

Loving your work!

I don't usually accept adds from people I don't know, but any friend of Keith, Julie and Paul's is a friend of mine :)

Ali x
QUARTIER LATIN





Oct 20 2007 4:51 AM