Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of April will feature the music of Duke Ellington. The house rhythm Section is Ernest Turner on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-duke-ellington-april-2024/pl.u-RRbV7JJT73loe

Playlist of Songs

C Jam Blues: https://youtu.be/PrEcT2Q51lw?si=egagDwJJrcI6q2Qr Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/PlCDIuASObM?si=Fgb1LZxhroXPGw_w Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/dLrC-BZiFuA?si=m1tO6sFTs5nm-fS3

Cotton Tail: https://youtu.be/Bq5LRQIJx3k?si=zsTj0_LgecFqfPcM Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/r55laPFEY0k?si=eCPoexn6zbHn8jCY

Do Nothin’ Til you Hear from Me: https://youtu.be/K2GA6zBkJqc?si=fLXx0mtVCMVrM4cq Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/wF1I5gfAIhE?si=1nzdN0figGPHPU3K & https://youtu.be/Jr92vvv9lJk?si=k7lx5c3hEdt-nBCS Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/Wpf5e2pecnI?si=gOuI2np9UROdrXaL

Don’t get around much Anymore: https://youtu.be/oZpFOl8G9Ok?si=RJ3u6TJkIL30h0wd Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/qpAFCPhAhmg?si=rakpep82iO-TvVOa

I didn’t know about you: https://youtu.be/sruKEckwR_4?si=4hxsyNZ3MGoed3OL Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/2RJH35aSf_8?si=9__xA2suVy_cg3ll & https://youtu.be/lK5R1aKqhYM?si=hwQxRxzYq20ufPHQ Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/ocMppd1CFUM?si=WCJBl8jOMc4LYYCL

I let a song go out of my heart: https://youtu.be/qMDQIYeHJv4?si=9u7iUSivsZ9zQEYG Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/oKK91PmJGLg?si=25EVpbfDMG-8Vv7E & https://youtu.be/1NcFPPH7I0M?si=jkGLgbrj5sR3sPqX Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/X-dkFjSO0-w?si=PPE-U70nEVAeVcfl

In a Mellow Tone: https://youtu.be/UGIYaqz5rI0?si=yAkkGOh5YlCU5UoW Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/DmmxJC_-F2o?si=FiO0C1xSm8TT3hHY & https://youtu.be/hvujJKMZx9U?si=P9ROfc_9tQlAQLvf Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/1MjIiLx1Nw0?si=ZorkGfrToNRcIBdP

In a Sentimental Mood: https://youtu.be/JiP7jKdAhD0?si=PgtezxlYBB3bldGc Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/8iiKxNOoWW0?si=DIptxZWxhLk-n_gJ

It don’t mean a Thing: https://youtu.be/EkjzI5oxekw?si=FAGgPaoAmPhZofpL Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/qDQpZT3GhDg?si=8sZ6FQPIWzsZiFMH & https://youtu.be/TFuF1MjmxnA?si=6JEzsPOrhu_i62B1 Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/iKu5YaDH2Hg?si=WW1-J3o30ey2BpLX

I’ve gotta be a Rug Cutter: https://youtu.be/2SThwSctW_A?si=6oG8ubvnKgfzEON2 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/BnietuGvM8k?si=Yvsx_5XWj3Od6OjW Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/Qg8hAIeRVvM?si=EQL2gRo6r8us-7Pu

Just Squeeze Me: https://youtu.be/f_P_r_XD-Jc?si=NGhdv8RnoSbcrsNs Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/rNwzp_bIRRM?si=LEb_fNBpmXRU_uoF & https://youtu.be/lMFDGTieS-A?si=dpDY1WAkEuqM5JOG Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/Ay7R9tTRaXU?si=_RnFF9M99iBddt-c

Mood Indigo: https://youtu.be/GohBkHaHap8?si=cdGoIoIs2zXvZjjm Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/-aWMFBbSpMY?si=UrmI8o5o5ubw7k8b & https://youtu.be/jaq9Gx9GT5E?si=1yo82WlyFgKpu4Wj Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/DWHEeE95asw?si=J-947FXtkOAO896B

Perdido: https://youtu.be/CnLurnDnwOA?si=LXn755NN-RCDfyX8 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/w36Qaxatmbo?si=p21s9UhFJPdWa9St Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/BpgS7Ct2TDM?si=J093XdtWTNoskTDB

Satin Doll: https://youtu.be/hDJ6d5dvs8k?si=53Y5UyIr__T3UF5V Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/AFDCk57icnc?si=PFO82gVWETo6wbPN Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/wTFPV1pk654?si=LSDBt1-IcR1PwILB

Things Ain’t what they used to Be: https://youtu.be/pOePGV9Utrk?si=U1xcpq-qLRGBdC2c Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/4crGNAZfxMA?si=1b7PGOBvg-WNPBJi & https://youtu.be/8jcgNMBfZCI?si=buoC6pvM_lJW49Ja Alternate Version: https://youtu.be/MTUJwxOWdt8?si=XSoWvXKnGquw0qfW

Thomas (NCCU jazz studies professor) will Join Tenor Sax and Vocalist Camille Thurman to continue to celebrate Pasquotank born and Jazz legend, Max Roach. Professor of Jazz and Piano (UNC-Ch) Stephen Anderson, professor of Jazz and Bass (NC State & UNC-Ch) Jason Foureman, Professor of Jazz and Sax (App. State) Todd Wright, Professor of Jazz and Sax (NCA&T) Jonovan Cooper, and Bassist Bethany Robinson will join Professor of Jazz and trumpet (ECSU) Douglas Jackson for an All-Star band to end the night of music and memories of Max.

Thomas returns to his hometown of Elizabeth City to continue celebrating Max Roach’s 100th birthday. He will give a drum set clinic for middle and high school students. During the clinic, he will discuss the importance and impact of Max on drumming and Jazz from the 1950’s to the present. Pianist, Stephen Anderson, Bassist, Jason Foureman, and Trumpet professor Douglas Jackson will join Thomas on the clinic.

Thomas will join pianist Jim Crew and bassist William “Mobetta” Ledbetter as they support Saxophonist Kenni Holmen. This concert is part of their music series at The Weymouth Center. Be sure to come out if you’re close to Southern Pines!

Thomas will join Joe Scalissi and pianist Brian Whitty at the Fletcher Opera Theater to celebrate “The Crooner” Dean Martin. The show will cover all of Dean’s hits. It should be a fun and memorable show. Get your tickets now!

Thomas will join Lenora’s Tribe Jazz Orchestra as they swing in the main room of Missy Lane’s in Durham, NC. Be sure to catch one of the 2 shows! First show is 6:30, second show is 9:00.

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of January will feature the music of George Gershwin. The house rhythm Section is Ed Paolantonio on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

George Gershwin music Apple Playlist:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-george-gershwin-march-2024/pl.u-b3b8NegTeyld3

Playlist of Songs

But Not for Me: https://youtu.be/qkogQxKXwZc?si=GkyELDA03C12H7mH Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/u0TfkySxDMo?si=wHatzzofKdSHIdvc & https://youtu.be/d2Tu1gAbJ2E?si=lSAt86xjqwnyqlbM

Embraceable You: https://youtu.be/NfgJLW6J6pk?si=vNI9ex6CqjDdl813 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/jk2pwv69-xg?si=7IndwlCs_B2beUi9 & https://youtu.be/Eo5X54WXvNM?si=J3E6hS9LWNP4Aunm & https://youtu.be/1EWhxEAsE1s?si=Ff5hMdoD--_-inw_

Fascinating Rhythm: https://youtu.be/c5BuIURNoM8?si=lsQvfNkRuXQ_HCw8 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/k0PCy-bes4M?si=QpulC-3xKUOe2Dbd & https://youtu.be/fytAhauleu0?si=xvjJseIy_ACzJwaF

A Foggy Day: https://youtu.be/KOS4mZvgscs?si=rIq0BYhNdov9jsgI Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/WAn1h6zFbB0?si=Pu9xGk421rYR9MBa & https://youtu.be/NAlyvXW3-UQ?si=jN6OWDlEF0J5rA7h

I Got Rhythm: https://youtu.be/xDlVLetT4N4?si=CSbuOQkV6u4mceaQ Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/pMJiAYXHKsQ?si=4TADEtERWu893hPR

It Ain't Necessarily So: https://youtu.be/UCUJSRyNv44?si=tmgyE4-6oRrzsZWy & https://youtu.be/V96bYcS5JzU?si=bWxmb8lVpdzXueKt Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/c68kkpRovYo?si=ZVURxVBPtQpB8GHH & https://youtu.be/iLyFn_UHsZ8?si=jVvuuSe6aQuhK4F0

Let's Call the Whole thing Off: https://youtu.be/ag7q7LyDOfk?si=hMjldFHjMhSw9WUL Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/MPPrvDpsRiA?si=JaPjshKlPH6lwW2n & https://youtu.be/Xu7w4B44lq8?si=26AejBJTOo5-o8EU

Nice Work if you can get it: https://youtu.be/dFBTyC8z-vM?si=Gb6RG4b4QfIFOk8E & https://youtu.be/uJG_okFjYHM?si=J7NIo129-f5f_gBR Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/KftADqVQeXs?si=t6cNiacMlqTvpTS- & https://youtu.be/qoQ1P69Ra9o?si=oHkfMeW8Y-uhuCKM

Lady Be Good: https://youtu.be/5VGQ1U7r2Wg?si=wf5dYC6-JuxY5Hsh Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/09U44XpvSUI?si=BVXaaewdc6vDVXrZ

Our Love is here to stay: https://youtu.be/RIB_0j3uFaY?si=hxKJrXRan2C1Yc0w Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/etWKLj28zIM?si=3eItqb1rBhz5mjDe & https://youtu.be/FfQfD1B3MH4?si=EPR9-BT7Ah2aV0zs & https://youtu.be/1yxQZvGI1Y0?si=EGC4ngEyCH-Y0YjM

Someone to Watch over Me: https://youtu.be/95khJOQThW4?si=N9AObTysqSL5HIKJ Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/1Lh9nxOwMMo?si=z207O2psy03w9f4x & https://youtu.be/s6n-3ZvtnjU?si=015WqHyGhw89fqWL

Summertime: https://youtu.be/EPj22GjTUzw?si=OnSANRtp99gpImVi Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/2HJCN3upMHE?si=CGPDZsww_Pf1piwB & https://youtu.be/_hVV6m66mG0?si=YrxgqwDyLfN_A9_d

They Can't take that away: https://youtu.be/RW0R5YpOer4?si=2o0OfEPc1Id0afIX Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/XhLvkU8AJYg?si=8ODixy84WW9-xOv9 & https://youtu.be/bw-Q1Z0QHJc?si=W4M9jE09xZVM00_l

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of January will feature the music of Herbie Hancock. The house rhythm Section is Jim Crew on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

Herbie Hancock music Apple Playlist:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-herbie-hancock-february-2024/pl.u-vxy6XjYsDzqP8

Playlist of Songs

Watermelon Man: https://youtu.be/ZbHJHPTikQA?si=5Muu-uYJy96ahF09 Electric version: https://youtu.be/ppJQKfqhFfE?si=l5LoRrF6UihglH0x Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/LGk9ugM0_SE?si=4IC2uMf5Ts_Fxygh

Chameleon: https://youtu.be/WYRrIBqKsJ4?si=P-W7pYvJ5klU249u

Butterfly: https://youtu.be/-_mSzscIhyg?si=hiVKqWH5KgaS1C6z Vocal Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N5P43ux-Cw & https://youtu.be/sE-e9ZNLKAc?si=7bLdcGt4F3iYUAb9

Driftin’: https://youtu.be/vtOqbks4WIc?si=joDM_h_zfga1KfTM

Cantaloupe Island: https://youtu.be/8B1oIXGX0Io?si=NH91g8Hp-SIL0ooi

Dolphin Dance: https://youtu.be/RaHCnfI7y74?si=oGBwv6BsYI1EQXV3 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/2L5DDug-lE4?si=ag5HlwEy-eQdb6y_

Maiden Voyage: https://youtu.be/EWC5x9G45yo?si=XOXcLbBvuRmCCb9u Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/OFkLJTYg59U?si=6R836tArKraCQuYs

One Finger Snap: https://youtu.be/yQgv5bRqmnk?si=1JuqWcFqofMKUUHN

Tell Me a Bedtime Story: https://youtu.be/tGxgeuJoCxY?si=0pMUkRsXsecnP427 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/QhHbwZnY9Gk?si=BfqM-rnKUO6yEkay

Oliloqui Valley: https://youtu.be/AY5-YRc_nMI?si=mCbdMj6ue5AXQiQj

I’m excited to play with Bassist John Brown and his “Little Big Band” during the Jazz Vespers service at Duke Chapel. This event is part of the “Black History” moth programming at Duke University. If you’re close to campus, stop by and fellowship with us.

I’m excited to play drums with Jim Crew’s quartet! He has such great originals. Joining Jim on Piano is JC Martin on Guitar, and Damon Brown on Electric Bass. It will be a great night of cool original music. Get your tickets now!

The NCCU Jazz Studies Faculty and students will host a weekly jam session at Durham’s hottest new music venue! I will be the house drummer for the first of this weekly session. Make sure you come out and sit in or just come to listen! It will be a great hang!

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of January will feature the music of Wayne Shorter. The house rhythm Section is Maya Kronfeld on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

Wayne Shorter music Apple Playlist:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-wayne-shorter-january-2024/pl.u-RRbV7XRF73loe

Playlist of Songs

Backstage Sally: https://youtu.be/g_ASLH9VTO8?si=iuLrK6b1GPIe5P4q

Black Nile: https://youtu.be/8OxrGVPBzZM?si=Ty7_lQhg4mOd7IDJ Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/-qhTwIBmAx8?si=jeZSzXre7Um_h25J & https://youtu.be/HraBtBdkHg0?si=Tm5YKn_HZjXOfMDd

Deluge: https://youtu.be/RI2kiCxaVx4?si=FiHz-Si7cDL7huFa

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bE0CZi-O8c

Footprints: https://youtu.be/O-rrt8IYhe0?si=yjbjxXIl4lmoWXXb Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/LdS1SvnzBX0?si=lL8m6YbmGj-c-Nif

Infant Eyes: https://youtu.be/CYg_3pQN-LU?si=-9-wzyF3Rhf_eVC9 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/1Gpzwn7-2_I?si=miiLcEPe-F56tKpG

Juju: https://youtu.be/-l8pkVPYykE?si=sOdoK16wSKreq_Wa

Night Dreamer: https://youtu.be/4mJS8HXbYn4?si=R3BF7yDFYd-NYzN_ Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/k5K8Nbotd4s?si=_t5v0ChS4b3tH3PN

One By One: https://youtu.be/PSo2qaAnit0?si=_TttqZXh27S_q4nN

Pinocchio: https://youtu.be/Mn3sq6rteVM?si=IbFftpO_lBw-ok8X

Speak No Evil: https://youtu.be/Vdc3KJVopU4?si=YaevTdH9B9u_ysHN Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/uE2Tzv0Va7M?si=q9CY7D26rb8ZPTgC

Yes and No: https://youtu.be/fK9CiB1Tu24?si=RQ-2awyuxFItKfme

Thomas will take his trio to his hometown of Elizabeth City, NC to celebrate the 100th birthday of Maxwell L. Roach! Mr. Roach was born in Pasquotank county and is a distant relative of Thomas. This celebration is presented by the City Council of Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City State University. Joining Thomas is Maya Kronfeld on piano, Herman Burney on bass, and a special guest!! Be sure to come and hear this great trio celebrate Max Roach!

Thomas will join trumpeter Jon Ailabouni to present a clinic: Centering Women Composers in The Jazz Canon with Beginning Improvisation Students. Also joining Jon is Monika Herzog on piano, Peter Kienle on Bass, and Thomas on drums. If you’re at the Jazz Education Network conference in New Orleans, be sure to come hear this clinic.

Guitar great Baron Tymas will return back to Durham to celebrate his new CD (Have you ever seen the Sun)! Joining Baron is Jim Crew on piano, Lance Scott on bass, and Thomas on drums. This CD will make a great stocking stuffer!

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of December will feature the music of Billy Strayhorn. The house rhythm Section is Ernest Turner on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

Billy Strayhorn music Apple Playlist:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-billy-strayhorn-december-2023/pl.u-AkAmeJ3FB2dVl

Playlist of Songs

Take the A Train https://youtu.be/r2G1fKYFgVU?si=TiBkYvLt3SRpYQzC Vocal Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb2w2m1JmCY

Chelsea Bridge: https://youtu.be/4mL-KEK_aY8?si=6i88muJ3afXBBB6j Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/rqaq61zK3r4?si=yRu7BZA7n_VVT_PT

Lush Life: https://youtu.be/WTYbhVJsUEw?si=Ll1Ebcxd7PAopM8H Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/NXXSmmZI3DU?si=zYly3FLUbMj6TTWS

Satin Doll: https://youtu.be/ruewfx57GQA?si=1gMPCDx_OneDBXRq Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/EKakMOhK86M?si=A3FVjndIibMyH6Yy

U.M.M.G.: https://youtu.be/wGKlEY3UdJg?si=WgI0TE1qTFrMkB7v

Isfahan: https://youtu.be/wXm-6sPDCm0?si=_66uS9gJtvl02V6c

Raincheck: https://youtu.be/_0MszEdyeiE?si=rMC9lueide1pCogh

My Little Brown Book: https://youtu.be/3Q18F--zZ-I?si=kNNdDcOCS-ddi7j0 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/ebeqP_BSqOg?si=m6hp0nMJQy3t8uMg

Passion Flower: https://youtu.be/7nyPY_jx2ZI?si=h0uXnaTslK4oKoiV Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/rZSiE8ePfHw?si=WOuE3LZjAcu2ENsx

Johnny Come Lately: https://youtu.be/vzrG5kAra48?si=cd95drpvtT0slZ3A

Thomas continues his 25th year as the Jazz drum set and percussion professor at North Carolina Central University. The jazz faculty will present their annual holiday concert featuring Artist in Residence Joey Calderazzo on piano. There are 2 shows for this event! 7:00pm & 9:00pm. Come and hear Thomas on Drums with professor Damon Brown on electric and upright bass, professor Jim Crew on piano, professor JC Martin on guitar, professor Al Strong on Trumpet, professor Robert Trowers on Trombone, professor Shaena Ryan-Martin on Saxophone, professor Keenan McKenzie on Saxophone, Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds on vocals.

Thomas joins Jazz percussion and drum set Legend Joe Chambers! Joe will play vibes on most tunes and this is a concert you don’t want to miss! Brad Merritt will play piano and Steve Haines will play bass. Come experience jazz history in Durham, NC!

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of September will feature the music of Miles Davis. The house rhythm Section is Joey Calderazzo on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

Miles Davis playlist on Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-miles-davis-november-2023/pl.u-Ymb0gLqc4Pm1D

Playlist of Songs

All Blues- https://youtu.be/-488UORrfJ0?si=NYLbbQ9jPJoyh92K Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/iOwgPEQbgkQ?si=RFY7c-UxsmdDh3-A

Four- https://youtu.be/8xNbqG9PtyE?si=wmxKHVrs8U5WoQQ7 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/I1HQ1zpPi4A?si=Lu6BhAAkog_HbIjU

Milestones- https://youtu.be/k94zDsJ-JMU?si=41Y9imSNi29jRMMh

Freddie Freeloader- https://youtu.be/ZZcuSBouhVA?si=5tVDOvTGGIkz7wa6. Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/2FaMtXw2mRE?si=lat3uXePyA0Ls7RO

Dig- https://youtu.be/dAcY2stYioA?si=nac1PCFNA8gDzy4I

Half Nelson- https://youtu.be/VEAZAnThfAQ?si=h3l-cPTo05Iaa4rT

So What- https://youtu.be/ylXk1LBvIqU?si=sjK3LmkdnGg5GbT9 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/xIQyh726bvU?si=qWbFRMh9-DZ6Evai

Solar- https://youtu.be/wszvzhsHI9U?si=sjXEcaHaiBZFTCwv

Walkin’- https://youtu.be/WMW3RloxEyA?si=Z653f9Ft_YGaBNMr Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/bPvcDvuoJ9o?si=viHgPoXNCsLheKiT

The Theme- https://youtu.be/peer7tAFsZ0?si=Y9N06Wc9wfMlnDL6

Tune Up- https://youtu.be/oToQvzFLxUw?si=M0VbftJKfLyvJnRC

Seven Steps to Heaven- https://youtu.be/uKpK8RbGlO4?si=42paQG9nPZXt_Len Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/athDlqgkHDU?si=TdQoGcpI_AeF03wO

Thomas joins Adam Rapa & Matt Niess and Brass IMPACT for the PWS fall concert series. Some of the worlds top brass soloist will come together to “Blow the roof off” of Watson Hall! Be sure to come experience these fine brass soloists. The concert will be held at Watson Hall on the Campus of the NC School of the Arts.

Thomas joins the PWS and the World Class Brass Allstars! Come experience this merging of symphonic music with Jazz and popular music. The PWS is under the direction of Dr. Mark Norman, a fantastic Tuba soloist in his own right. If you’re in the Winston-Salem area, this is a concert you don’t want to miss.

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of September will feature the music of Thelonius Monk. The house rhythm Section is Austin Johnson on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

Horace Silver Playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-horace-silver-oct-23/pl.u-Ymb0g8RT4Pm1D

The List of Songs

Gregory is Here https://youtu.be/yttc-i_vA8I?si=zkcgEHbTI2fRSv3I

Home Cookin’ https://youtu.be/g8QkrctuqSc?si=z5pEdhLu1bZXTNwP Vocal version https://youtu.be/i0N6mW4fqJU?si=5LBdOzyW1z-rXLXv

Nutville https://youtu.be/sfL0b3CicyM?si=hZyWUinjGacZDK9k

Peace https://youtu.be/ieaAHwvqljg?si=dmp7W12LmlZhK5eA

Silver’s Serenade https://youtu.be/kM_iSD25C_8?si=3DTYy-hi9vjA8uTS

The Preacher https://youtu.be/GEvru0HLKJc?si=DoppdlYBWiz5FkKf

Sister Sadie https://youtu.be/SmO2pM20MrU?si=n8u0BQhIIxU8_LH9 Vocal version https://youtu.be/mfdmlGE0_Hk?si=BnLLQFTMtMKycYYj

Song for My Father https://youtu.be/CWeXOm49kE0?si=4BNldUeRFwzfjXo6 Vocal version https://youtu.be/otcHh-90eo4?si=Wdyyo8zwEDQWzSKJ

Nica’s Dream https://youtu.be/KDrxzKYdwsA?si=6WmlWpC_IsWt2reD Vocal version https://youtu.be/cEFHBKLsbxc?si=fifnyutz4aS6-Kch

Senor Blues https://youtu.be/yKWphXfIsxs?si=qquhFxSAroLaneyu Vocal version https://youtu.be/VvWyZfZNkS0?si=u7j_ozi1gbxrlhpU

Doodlin https://youtu.be/lQnxYseLmBo?si=ggyKR-VTrDMPOkre Vocal version https://youtu.be/gqUOl09kryg?si=ajLqRPqe2dpsIagc

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of September will feature the music of Thelonius Monk. The house rhythm Section is Jim Crew on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

Thelonious Monk 9/19/23 Playlist:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-thelonious-monk-sept-23/pl.u-Ldbq4m5IDxBR6

Round Midnight   https://youtu.be/IKayR1oqC7w

Evidence     https://youtu.be/yFn0pdpS_jY

Bemsha Swing   https://youtu.be/NBzh-8SKB2U

Well You Needn't   https://youtu.be/q-d32veDFOw

Bye-Ya   https://youtu.be/ztbM-1B8Q40

Straight No Chaser   https://youtu.be/HD6xopw26Go

Blue Monk   https://youtu.be/lVBv-TzO8lU

Rhythm-A-Ning   https://youtu.be/8piShQZXIY8

Bright Mississippi   https://youtu.be/ViysgEr3rZQ

Vocal versions of Monk tunes:

Get it Straight https://youtu.be/dnjFkuxwpFY

It’s Over Now https://youtu.be/paYODQGwdz4

Monkery’s The Blues https://youtu.be/N3qK3mpaSPE

Listen to Monk https://youtu.be/GEqaE7zgn84

Round Midnight https://youtu.be/8eonsFsJSi0

The NCCU Jazz Studies Program and I are happy to present the 11th annual Give the Drummer Some benefit concert event! This year, the great Herlin Riley will be our guest artist!

We will move the entire event to the Sharp Nine Gallery off campus. The evening concert at 6:00pm will feature alumni Jasmine Best, Scott Bruce, and Theous Jones, Thomas Taylor, and Herlin Riley!!

Afternoon workshops featuring Alumni Scott Bruce, Jeremy BEAN Clemons & Iajhi Hampden, Larry Q. Draughn Jr, Professor Thomas Taylor, and Guest Herlin Riley will be presented from 2:00-5:00pm.

I am honored to play drums for this celebration of Wayne Shorter’s music. Tenor Saxophonist Chad Eby is assembling a great group of musicians to play his arrangements of Wayne Shorter most compelling songs.

Joining Chad is Ariel Pocock on Piano, Steve Haines on Bass, Thomas Heflin on Trumpet, Thomas Taylor on Drums, and many more instrumentalists.

It will be a great night of music by Wayne Shorter. Be sure to get your tickets now!

Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of August will feature the music of John Coltrane. The house rhythm Section is Ernest Turner on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

John Coltrane 8/15/23 Playlist link:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-john-coltrane-aug-2023/pl.u-Ymb0go0u4Pm1D

Song Chart Music Link

Blue Train https://youtu.be/HT_Zs5FKDZE

Mr. PC https://youtu.be/oHDsywpCHj4

My Favorite Things https://youtu.be/JQvc-Gkwhow

Syeeda’s Song Flute https://youtu.be/hnkM9mD1C_Q

Naima https://youtu.be/bPAC6zt_1ZM

Impressions https://youtu.be/-mZ54FJ6h-k

Equinox https://youtu.be/9Zyr0IDaRXQ

Lazy Bird https://youtu.be/7Nm_c5Vb6kY

Straight Street https://youtu.be/C_UDuXdNXK4

Giant Steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwIC6B_dvW4

Thomas will join keyboardist Doug Carn and bassist Paul Foster to celebrate the opening of the David Hassan New Africa Business and Cultural Center in Greensboro NC. This will be a great celebration.

I am so excited to join Guitarist Baron Tymas as he returns to Durham from teaching in Montreal Canada! He is doing so many great things in Canada and we miss his presence here in North Carolina. Joining us is Jim Crew on Piano and Aaron Gross on Bass. This will be a great night of music. Get your ticket now!

Tickets

Thomas will fill the drum chair for Jazz Trombonist Roland Barber as he comes to Southern Pines, NC. Jim Crew on piano and William “Mobetta” Ledbetter will keep the Bass chair swinging! The “Come Sunday” series is an event that you don’t want to miss!

Trumpeter for Beyonce’, Arnetta Johnson will be the featured guest along with Bassist Natalie Boeyink, Pianist Lydia Dudley, Saxophonist Serena Wiley, and Vocalist Lenora Helm Hammonds of the North Carolina Jazz Girls Day concert. Thomas has FIVE(5) sisters so he will be comfortable filling the drum chair with all these amazing Jazz musicians.