Multi-instrumentalists Ruth Bruckner and Fred Thomas met in Tuscany in 2019, immediately connecting through their love of medieval music and in particular the viella. Performing on combinations of strings, recorders, prepared piano, tenor banjo and voice, their duo is dedicated … Continued
Side Projects
J.S. Banjo
“The familiar prelude to the G major Cello Suite sounding so, so right. Thomas gives the closing Gigue an irresistible swing and finds rare depth and expression in the Allemande. There’s similar magic in Suite No. 3, Bach’s slow Sarabande … Continued
Martin Speake/Ethan Iverson
ECM artists Speake/Iverson/Thomas join forces with the extraordinary James Maddren. Martin Speake – alto saxophone Ethan Iverson – piano James Maddren – drums Fred Thomas – double bass Buy the album on Bandcamp Pianist, composer, and writer … Continued
Monk Spent Youth
Monk Spent Youth is a celebration of the music, the life and the spirit of Thelonious Monk. The original line up formed in 2014 and released their debut recording, “Monk Spent Youth”, in 2019. Buy/Stream on Bandcamp. Zac Gvirtzman … Continued
Theatre
Fred Thomas works regularly with theatre companies The National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe. He was Musical Director for the Globe’s worldwide tour of ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ in 2016, as well as ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, ‘Twelfth Night’ & … Continued
Thomas Duo
Peter Thomas and Fred Thomas released their father-son “Duo” record in 2015, to celebrate the former’s 70th birthday. Peter Thomas – violin Fred Thomas – piano With Eduardo Vassallo – cello (on tracks 9 & 14) Mozart: … Continued
Organ
Electrofeit is an album of J.S. Bach solo organ music recorded by Fred Thomas and released by music publisher and record label The Silent Howl. Buy it from Bandcamp Recorded 2014 at St. Paul’s Hall, Huddersfield courtesy of Pierre-Alexandre Tremblay … Continued
F-IRE Collective
“Music is everywhere. Countless radio stations pump it out 24/7. It sells cars, shampoo, drinks – even political parties. Music is always there to cover up a lull in the conversation; it soothes us on take-off and on landing, and … Continued
Barnaby Keen
Fred Thomas and Barnaby Keen have collaborated since 2009. In 2022 their duo EP ‘At Sands Films’ was released on October House Records. The Barnaby Keen band is: Barnaby Keen – vocals, guitar Lianne La … Continued
Kadialy Kouyate
Born into the great line of Kouyate Griots in southern Senegal, Kadialy plays original songs inspired by his traditional repertoire. Old friends, Kadialy and Fred have been playing together for over 10 years. “Senegalese kora virtuoso/singer Kadialy Kouyate showcases … Continued
The Magic Lantern
Jamie Doe and Fred Thomas have been making music together since they were 11 years old. The Magic Lantern is the musical moniker of British Australian singer-songwriter and composer Jamie Doe, an artist dedicated to examining the limitless depth … Continued