Micah Thomas Trio

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Fri, Oct 18, 2024, 20:30

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»Music is a meditative practice for me. I attach importance to the main focus of always being present.« This is how Micah Thomas describes the relationship to his purpose in life. The 27-year-old is currently one of the most sought-after pianists on the New York jazz scene, widely admired for his understanding of harmonies and his technical brilliance. His first trio album »Reveal« with Dean Torrey and Kayvon Gordon radiates casual aplomb and detailed knowledge of jazz history, which the... Read full text

Keywords: Jazz & World

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Micah Thomas	Piano
Dean Torrey	Bass
Kayvon Gordon	Drums

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