Artist Biography by Scott Yanow
One of the finest European jazz guitarists to emerge during the 1950s, René Thomas appeared on many sessions with Americans during the next few decades. Influenced as one might expect by Django Reinhardt, Thomas was mostly self-taught and by the 1950s he was a greatly in-demand cool-toned guitarist, playing in a style similar to Jimmy Raney's. In addition to performing with the top European jazz musicians, Thomas worked with Chet Baker (1955), lived in Montreal during 1958-1963, played with Toshiko Akiyoshi and Sonny Rollins, was back in Europe by 1963, and during the next few years worked with Kenny Clarke, Lou Bennett, and Han Bennink among many others. During the 1969-1972 period, Thomas was a member of Stan Getz's European Band (with whom he recorded Dynasty). He died of a sudden heart attack in Spain when he was 47. As a leader, Thomas recorded for Vogue (1954), Barclay, Polydor, Jazzland (1960), RCA, Royal Jazz, and the Italian Vogel label (1974).
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Biografía del artista por Scott Yanow
Uno de los mejores guitarristas de jazz europeos que surgieron durante la década de 1950, René Thomas apareció en muchas sesiones con estadounidenses durante las próximas décadas. Influenciado como podría esperarse por Django Reinhardt, Thomas fue en su mayoría autodidacta y en la década de 1950 era un guitarrista de tono frío muy solicitado, tocando en un estilo similar al de Jimmy Raney. Además de tocar con los mejores músicos de jazz europeos, Thomas trabajó con Chet Baker (1955), vivió en Montreal durante 1958-1963, tocó con Toshiko Akiyoshi y Sonny Rollins, regresó a Europa en 1963 y durante los siguientes años trabajó con Kenny Clarke, Lou Bennett y Han Bennink entre muchos otros. Durante el período 1969-1972, Thomas fue miembro de la Banda Europea de Stan Getz (con quien grabó Dynasty). Murió de un repentino ataque al corazón en España cuando tenía 47 años. Como líder, Thomas grabó para Vogue (1954), Barclay, Polydor, Jazzland (1960), RCA, Royal Jazz y el sello italiano Vogel (1974).
Tracks:
1 Oleo (Rollins) 5:01
2 Theme For Freddie (Thomas) 4:13
3 Half Nelson (Davis) 7:05
4 But Not For Me (Gershwin) 6:02
5 Hannie's Dream (Tommasi) 5:32
6 Bernie's Taste (Porter) 4:08
7 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Kern) 2:49
8 I Remember Sonny (Thomas) 8:32
René Thomas - g
Bobby Jaspar - ts & fl [except # 1 & 7]
Amadeo Tommasi - p [except # 7]
Maurizio Majorana - b [except # 7]
Franco Mondini - dr [except # 4 & 7]
Francesco Lo Bianco - dr [# 4]
Recorded in Rome, Italy ; October, 1961.
Release Date January 17, 2000
Duration 43:40
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