Hailed by JazzTimes as one of the most “original saxophone voices” of his generation, Gary Thomas has secured a central place in jazz history. As a saxophonist, flutist, composer and educator, Thomas is absolutely second to none. One of the few true pioneers of our time, his contributions place him in a class of wholly individual artists who have simultaneously set the technical standard for and reinvented the language of their art. His resume evidences this, as he has worked extensively with the top names in the business, including: Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, John McLaughlin, Dennis Chambers, Pat Metheny, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jim Hall, Dave Holland, Nana Vasconcelos, Ron Carter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Hart, Wynton Marsalis, David Sanborn,. Career highlights include a two-year tenure with John McLaughlin, followed by several years with Herbie Hancock. Thomas was also featured on Adam Pierończyk’s Fryderyk-winning (the Polish Grammy) album, Komeda, among many other projects. His presence has even come to transcend genre, working with performers as diverse as Top 40 rap artists (including extended solos on rapper Q- Tip’s The Abstract) to top orchestras, and much in between. But no matter the setting, Thomas leaves his unmistakable stamp upon the music.