Nigel Aubrey Thomas is a professional Double Bass player, Composer and Bandleader He is also a Singer-songwriter, lyricist and teacher. Nigel started playing aged 17, he studied classical double bass technique for three years but is mainly self taught. He has strong soul and blues influences in his background and an affinity with the swinging Jazz masters of the 40’s and 50’s onwards, through to the ethnic and contemporary Jazz of today.

He released his new vocal led Album on July 7th 2023  ‘Restless soul’  which comprises of eight new original songs written, composed and sung by himself.

“Rooted in the deep intersection of Soul, Jazz and Blues”  “Beautifully produced, well crafted songs with genuine messages, gorgeous bass work as ever. Really enjoyed this collection of originals which span Blues, Soul and Jazz” 

Claire Martin OBE

Following excellent feedback for the first three digital singles from the album ‘Unseen’, ‘If your heart isn’t mine’ and ‘Believe’ released earlier in 2023, all of which have had consistent play on Jazz FM, soon to be followed by more. The album and singles can be purchased here:

The Album launch with full band took place on Friday July 7th at the Brunswick Hove. It was a truly special evening, with some amazing musicians who are featured on the album. Hard copy CD’s with full lyric booklet are available for purchase by Contacting us here

Nigel released his previous Jazz CD Hidden a few years ago with his quartet featuring Paul Booth, Winston Clifford and Mark Edwards. Throughout his career he has worked regularly with many great players including Byron Wallen, Jim Mullen, Clare Martin, Pete King, Don Weller, Russell Malone, Toni Kofi, Dick Pearce, Bryan Spring, Robin Eubanks, Steve Fishwick, Simon Spillitt, Julian Nicholas, Pete Jacobsen, Winston Clifford, Ben Castle, Paul Booth, Jon Toussaint, Mark Bassey, Renato D’Aiello, Anita Wardell, Bobby Wellins, Geoff Simkins, Mark Edwards, Alan Barnes, Joe Lee Wilson, and Arnie Lawrence, to name a few.  In the mid 90’s he formed the Nigel Thomas Quintet, featuring Byron Wallen, Mark Edwards, Winston Clifford, and Joe Robinson and later recorded the critically acclaimed C.D. ‘Yoichi’ comprised entirely of Nigel’s original compositions.  He’s played at major festivals in Switzerland with Alex Maguire’s ‘Cat’o’Nine Tails’ and toured extensively throughout Europe with the highly rated/celebrated Celtic fusion band Carmina which featured the late great pianist Pete Jacobsen and recorded the C.D. ‘Weather in the Heart’ with the band which was produced by Donal Lunny in Dublin.  Nigel featured in singer Alyson Green’s Quartet and works throughout the U.K. in various bands Quartet’s, Trio’s and Duo’s.  He has recorded with many other bands and is currently working on several other musical projects and performing live with the Nigel Thomas Quartet. Please feel free to contact us for more info