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Gary Thomas (musician)
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Gary Thomas in Munich (2002)
Background information
Born (1961-06-10) June 10, 1961 (age 64)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres Jazz, avant-garde
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Saxophone, flute
Labels Enja, JMT, Winter & Winter
Associated acts Jack DeJohnette

Gary Thomas is a talented American musician who plays the saxophone and flute. He was born on June 10, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland. Gary Thomas is well-known in the world of jazz music.

He has worked with many famous jazz artists. These include Jack DeJohnette, John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Miles Davis.

Gary Thomas also shared his musical knowledge with others. He was the Director and Chair of Jazz Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. This means he led the jazz music program there.

Gary Thomas's Albums

Gary Thomas has released many albums where he is the main artist. These albums show his unique style and musical ideas.

Albums as the Main Artist

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

See also

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