Group Info

Contact Info:

JazHead Entertainment LLC

4520 Randolph Rd., Wheaton, MD. 20906
(301)254-3358 Fax(301)942-8192
JazHeadBookings@jazhead.com & JazHeadPres@jazhead.com

Description:

The Michael Thomas Quintet s a powerful and energetic group that is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of jazz. Now celebrating twenty-eight years together as a group, the quintet has the unique capability to capture an audience and take them on an excursion to where "Hard-bop and Blues" swing joyfully, prayerfully, and soulfully. The group consists of members that know jazz, respect jazz, and love jazz. There is nothing "laid back" about this group.

Their performances truly leave audiences with a "down to earth" exhilatating feeling.
Michael says that "It's our job to take you away from what's going on and return you back a bit lighter than when you came. U DIGG!"

Personnel:

Michael A. Thomas (trumpet, fluglehorn), Zach Graddy (tenor Saxophone), Kent Miller (contrabass), Darius Scott (Piano), & Frank Williams IV (Drums).

Festival Experience:

2026 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Bethesda, MD - Michael Thomas Quintet
2024 DC Jazz Festival, Washington, DC - Michael Thomas Quintet
2012 DC Jazz Festival, Washington, DC - Michael Thomas Quintet
2011 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Bethesda, MD - Michael Thomas Quintet
2011 West Virginia Jazz Festival, Roanoke, WV - Michael Thomas Quintet
2008 Duke Ellington Festival, Washington , DC - Michael Thomas Quartet
2007 Paetec Jazz Festival, Baltimore. MD - Michael Thomas Quintet
2007 Duke Ellington Festival, Washington , DC - Michael Thomas Quintet
2005 East Coast Jazz Festival, Rockville . MD - Michael Thomas Quintet
2004 South Park Music Festival, Fairplay, CO - Michael Thomas Quintet
2004 East Coast Jazz Festival, Rockville . MD - Michael Thomas Quintet
2003 "U" Street Jazz Festival, Washington, DC - Michael Thomas Quintet
2002 "Keep The Arts Alive" Jazz Festival, Bowie, MD - Michael Thomas Quintet
2002 Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival - Michael Thomas Quintet
2001 Arlington City Jazz Festival, Arlington, VA - Michael Thomas Quintet
1999 Bell-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Washington, DC - Michael Thomas Quintet
1998 East Coast Jazz Festival, Rockville. MD - Michael Thomas Quintet
1998 East Coast Jazz Festival, Rockville, MD - Jimmy Heath Big Band
1997 National Black Caucus Convention, Washington, DC
1997 East Coast Jazz Festival, Rockville, MD - Michael Thomas
1996 National Black Caucus Convention, Washington, DC - HR57 Jazz Ensemble
1995 & 1996 East Coast Jazz Festival, Rockville, MD - Michael Thomas Quintet/Quartet
1994 Festival Under the Apple Tree, Normandy, France - Errol Parker Tentet
1984 Osaka Jazz Festival, Osaka, Japan - Grambling State University Band

CLUB EXPERIENCE:

DC AREA: Bethesda Jazz & Blues, Blues Alley, Twins Jazz, HR-57, Cafe Lautrec, Westminster Church, Kennedy Center, Stratmore
Baltimore AREA: An Die Musik, The Haven, The ARCH Social Club, Baltimore Art Museum
Chicago: Harambeee House, Bernice's Twilight Zone
Philadelphia Area: The South, Ortlieb's Jazz House, The Clef Club, Natalie's, Brett's Lounge
New York City: SOB's, Visiones, The Knitting Factory, The New Birdland, Bahai Center
Denver: Dazzle Jazz Club, El Chepultepec
Atlanta: Churchill Grounds

Internet Broadcasts:

November 30, 2003 - The Michael Thomas Quintet Live from Kennedy Center
April 3, 2002 - The Michael Thomas Quintet Live from Kennedy Center
August 2, 1999 - The Michael Thomas Quartet Live from Kennedy Center
August 9, 1999 - The Keter Betts Quintet Live from Kennedy Center

Recordings:

Michael Thomas Quintet "25" - JazHead Entertainment 2024
Michael Thomas Quintet "Live At TWINS JAZZ - Vol. I" - JazHead Entertainment 2009
Michael Thomas Quintet "Live At TWINS JAZZ - Vol. II" - JazHead Entertainment 2009
Michael Thomas Quintet "It Is What It Is" - JazHead Entertainment 2006
Michael Thomas Quintet "The Awakening" - JazHead Entertainment 2003.
Michael Thomas Quintet "The Messenger" - JazHead Entertainment 2000.
"One of the BEST releases of 2000" - WPFW 89.3 Washington, DC