John Thomas

Jazz guitarist John Thomas emerged professionally during the early '70s as part of the scene revolving around pianist and composer Muhal Richard Abrams' AACM Big Band. While avant-garde jazz stereotyping might result from such an association, the guitarist's discography includes much fine hard bop recorded while Thomas served in sideman capacity for leaders such as the terrific tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and the outstanding organist Jimmy McGriff. On his own leading bands such as Lifeforce, Thomas creates a fine blend of modern jazz and samba styles. Biographical facts t...