2017 NEWS
Birmingham Symphony Hall
Featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Jim Blomfield (piano), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums). Performing 'Gentlemen's Relish' and 'Mother Earth' by Ben Thomas at Birmingham Symphony Hall, 24th November 2017.
Featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Jim Blomfield (piano), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums). Performing 'Gentlemen's Relish' and 'Mother Earth' by Ben Thomas at Birmingham Symphony Hall, 24th November 2017.
The Bristol Fringe
Featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Lee Goodall (saxophone and percussion), Jim Blomfield (keyboards), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums). Performing 'Achilles Heel' and 'Fallen Angel' by Ben Thomas at The Bristol Fringe - 22nd November 2017.
Featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Lee Goodall (saxophone and percussion), Jim Blomfield (keyboards), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums). Performing 'Achilles Heel' and 'Fallen Angel' by Ben Thomas at The Bristol Fringe - 22nd November 2017.
Silvershine Revisited
A few images taken from performances in 2017 with Ben Thomas (trumpet), Jim Blomfield (piano), Lee Goodall (sax), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums).
A few images taken from performances in 2017 with Ben Thomas (trumpet), Jim Blomfield (piano), Lee Goodall (sax), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums).
Talking Heads
Recorded at Talking Heads, Southampton, November 2017 and featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Lee Goodall (saxophone), Peter Maxfield (double bass) plus Ted Carrasco (drums).
Recorded at Talking Heads, Southampton, November 2017 and featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Lee Goodall (saxophone), Peter Maxfield (double bass) plus Ted Carrasco (drums).
UK Mini Tour
Some upcoming collaborations with such people as Ben Thomas (trumpet), Lee Goodal (sax), Jim Blomfield (piano), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums).
Some upcoming collaborations with such people as Ben Thomas (trumpet), Lee Goodal (sax), Jim Blomfield (piano), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums).
Catch some performances:
- 8pm Sunday 12 November 2017 -
Talking Heads, Southampton, UK
- 8pm Sunday 19 November 2017 -
St Lawrence Chapel, Ashburton, UK
- 1pm Monday 20 November 2017 -
St Stephen's Church, Bristol, UK
- 8pm Wednesday 22 November 2017 -
The Fringe, Bristol, UK
- 8pm Thursday 23 November 2017 -
Silvershine Jazz Club, Birmingham, UK
- 8pm Sunday 26 November 2017 -
Melville Theatre, Abergavenny, UK
Scenes Of Winter
Featuring the music of Ben Thomas and the visual offerings of artist Lucy Muse Scenes Of Winter conjures an evocative atmosphere and presents a personal interpretation of the winter season. Showcasing original compositions and improvisation set to ever evolving painted imagery - Scenes Of Winter combines painted soundscapes with sonic landscapes. This performance also features the vibrant and inventive playing of pianist Jim Blomfield plus renowned musical duo of double bassist Pasquale Votino and drummer Paolo Adamo. Scenes Of Winter will be performed at:
Featuring the music of Ben Thomas and the visual offerings of artist Lucy Muse Scenes Of Winter conjures an evocative atmosphere and presents a personal interpretation of the winter season. Showcasing original compositions and improvisation set to ever evolving painted imagery - Scenes Of Winter combines painted soundscapes with sonic landscapes. This performance also features the vibrant and inventive playing of pianist Jim Blomfield plus renowned musical duo of double bassist Pasquale Votino and drummer Paolo Adamo. Scenes Of Winter will be performed at:
Ashburton Live - 8pm, 19th November 2017
St Stephen's Church, Bristol - 1.10pm, 20th November 2017
Tour Snippets
Ben Thomas/Davide Logiri Quartet at Bonaventura Jazz Club on 25th May 2017, Milan and Jazz Club Torino on 26th May 2017 featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Davide Logiri (piano), Raffaele Romano (double bass) and Allesio Pacifico (drums).
Ben Thomas/Davide Logiri Quartet at Bonaventura Jazz Club on 25th May 2017, Milan and Jazz Club Torino on 26th May 2017 featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Davide Logiri (piano), Raffaele Romano (double bass) and Allesio Pacifico (drums).
Torino Jazz Club
Performing 'Cantaloupe Island' Ben Thomas/Davide Logiri Quartet at Jazz Club Torino, Italy on 26th May 2017 featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Davide Logiri (piano), Raffaele Romano (double bass) and Allesio Pacifico (drums).
Performing 'Cantaloupe Island' Ben Thomas/Davide Logiri Quartet at Jazz Club Torino, Italy on 26th May 2017 featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet), Davide Logiri (piano), Raffaele Romano (double bass) and Allesio Pacifico (drums).
Italian Tour
Performances in Italy featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet) and Davide Logiri (piano):
Performances in Italy featuring Ben Thomas (trumpet) and Davide Logiri (piano):
Monday 22nd May - AT57 Jazz Club (Cologno monzese)
Tuesday 23rd May - La Rava e la Fava Jazz Club (Busto Arsizio)
Wednesday 24th May - Cinema Teatro Trieste (Milan)
Thursday 25th May - Bonaventura Jazz Club (Milan)
Friday 26th May - Torino Jazz Club (Turin)
Characters And Fools
An evening of music and spoken word. Featuring The Ben Thomas Trio, harpist Jemima Phillips plus a host of local wordsmiths.
An evening of music and spoken word. Featuring The Ben Thomas Trio, harpist Jemima Phillips plus a host of local wordsmiths.
RECLUSE
This is the new video release for Recluse. The track was composed and recorded by Ben Thomas as part of the upcoming new album called CRIMES OF CHRISTIAN CLAY. It features drummer Paolo Adamo, double bassist Pasquale Votino and performance artist Lu Muse. The album is due for release Friday 24th February 2017.
This is the new video release for Recluse. The track was composed and recorded by Ben Thomas as part of the upcoming new album called CRIMES OF CHRISTIAN CLAY. It features drummer Paolo Adamo, double bassist Pasquale Votino and performance artist Lu Muse. The album is due for release Friday 24th February 2017.
At The Silvershine
Ben Thomas (trumpet) performing with Trevor Lines (double bass), Mark Sanders (drums), Bruce Coates (saxophone) and Liam Halloran (vibraphone) at The SIlvershine, 12th January 2017.
Ben Thomas (trumpet) performing with Trevor Lines (double bass), Mark Sanders (drums), Bruce Coates (saxophone) and Liam Halloran (vibraphone) at The SIlvershine, 12th January 2017.