Ben Thomas

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Angels Frown

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Released: Jan 29, 2011

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Genre: Experimental / Jazz
Location Please select your region., Un
Profile Views: 42955
Last Login: 1/13/2013
Member Since 3/16/2006
Website www.benthomastrumpet.com
Type of Label Unsigned
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Trumpet and flugel horn player Ben Thomas has performed with a diverse range of contemporary artists from the world of jazz, pop and classical music. "Very impressive and creative" (Jazz Journal). In 2004 he formed the trio Mosaic which featured legendary pianist Brian Waite and Double Bassist Erika Lyons. "A versatile and creative threesome" (Humphrey Lyttelton, Radio 2). In 2008 Ben formed the vocal led group The Edge. In 2009 they released their first album entitled We All Fall Down. 2011 sees the realese of their second album Dark Scrawls.
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About Me-

I'm a trumpet player and composer originally from Tenby, but now based in Hereford where I have my own 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.

"Very impressive and creative" (Jazz Journal)

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.

"Electrifying trumpeter" (Cheltenham International Jazz Festival)

About The Edge-

Formed in 2008 and made up of some fantastic musicians from around the country. The Edge have just released their second album "Dark Scrawls". It is available to download from all major digital download stores (See below). Their first album entitled "We All Fall Down" was released in 2009 (Also available to buy-see links below).

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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 ideas even further through regular performances in Cathedrals and Churches. These inspirational acoustic settings are very important to our music making as they provide us with the perfect backdrop for our ideas.

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