John Ashley Thomas who returns to No Black Tie KL this Friday 7 December started playing drums since he was 3 years old. With credits that include working with Grammy award-winning flautist, Nestor Torres, touring the Blue Note circuit in Japan with Motown legends, The Three Degrees, and playing at numerous jazz festivals including Arts Alive Jazz Fest in South Africa and Jarasum International Jazz in South Korea.
Last year John Thomas completed a five city tour in China and two jazz festivals: Beishan International Jazz Festival and Hong Kong International Jazz Festival, where he had the honour of sharing a double billing with piano great Joey Calderazzo and his trio.
With a stellar line-up of musicians that include percussionist Steve Thornton (Miles Davis, Mongo Santamaria, Sadao Watanabe), Michael Veerapen on keys, Jamie Wilson on guitar, Marques Young on Trombone, this show is NOT to be missed!
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL: Admission: RM53. Dinner menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
