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Projects
The Brian Thomas Group features original jazz and groove
tunes written by Brian and the members of the group. The group
features a revolving door of some of the most killin' cats
in Boston including Mike Tucker & Jared Sims on saxophones,
Amy Bowles & Ben Zecker on keys, Mike Feingold, Jeff Lockhart,
& Steve Fell on guitar, Chris Loftlin, Nate Edgar &
Aaron Bellamy on bass, and Tom Arey,Pete Maclean, Nikki Glaspie,
& Aaron Jackson on drums. T The group also presents improvisation
workshops and concerts at schools throughout New England.
Booking: brian@brianthomasgroup.com
Akashic
Record is a soul-jazz/funk, Hammond organ driven quintet
founded by drummer Tom Arey and organist Beau Sasser. Tom
landed a small local weekly residency called The Akashic Sessions,
to serve as a melting pot for local musicians and a chance
for them to play consistently in a low-key setting to work
on their craft. Friends Mike Tucker (tenor sax) and Brian
Thomas (trombone) began joining the weekly jam session and
a line-up began to solidify. Guitarist Jason Yost joined the
band in 2005 and the Akashic Record lineup was set. This all-star
lineup began playing consistently in Northampton and Boston,
MA to full capacity crowds for their floor shakin', dirty,
down home grooves. While continuing to focus on original compositions
and interactive improvisation, The Akashic Record began spreading
the grooves to Connecticut, Rhode Island, and NYC. Booking:
brian@brianthomasgroup.com
Brian Thomas / Alex Lee Clark B3 Big Band is a 16
piece ensemble that features hard swingin' and hard groovin'
original compositions and arrangements by Brian and Alex.
The two met while studying jazz compostion at UMASS Amherst
under the guidance of Jeff Holmes. The B3 part of the
big band is the Hammond B3 organ. The concept and foundation
of the group begins with the organ trio line-up of Beau Sasser
on organ, Steve Fell on guitar, and Tom Arey on drums. That
rhythm section is augmented by a 13 piece all-star horn section
including Mike Thomas, Pete Levesque, Paul Lieberman, Mike
Tucker, Jared Sims, Brian Thomas, Jeff Galindo, Scott Flynn,
Angel Subero, Yare Muniz, Trent Austin, Alex Lee-Clark, and
Eric Bloom. Booking: brian@brianthomasgroup.com
Pressure
Cooker was established in Boston, Massachusetts in
January of 1997 to create and perform a fresh and positive
blend of original music, inspired by classic reggae, ska and
rock steady movements. Eight years and several albums later
the mission remains the same. Booking: Matt Walt @ Pretty
Polly Productions mailto:adobkowski@mac.com
Night
Rhythm is without question the best "General
Business"/Function band in Boston. Check out the website
for more info.
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