Michael Thomas Quintet

The Michael Thomas Quintet is a powerful and energetic group that is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of jazz. The quintet, now celebrating a historic twenty six years together, 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.
The Quintet has been recording and performing together for twenty six years and has been recognized as one the leaders for music groups in the mid-Atlantic area.
 The group is PROFESSIONAL and brings a lot of experience to the table. Members of the group have work with many jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, Keter Betts, Betty Carter, Buck Hill, Andrew White, Count Basie Orchestra, Houston Person, & Jimmy Heath.
The main influences for the group are Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Lee Morgan, John Coltrane, Stanley Turrentine, & Freddie Hubbard.
 Band members are from the following cities: 
- Las Vegas, NV (Michael)
- St. Louis, MO (Kent) 
- Atlanta, GA (Zachery)
- St. Petersburg, Fl. (Frank)
- Ithaca, NY/ Boston, MA (Darius) Kent Miller, Frank T Williams IV, Darius Scott, Buck Hill Discography: (JazHead ) The Messenger - w/ Antonio Parker The Awakening - w/ Whit Williams It Is What It Is - w/ Buck Hill Live at TWINS (vol. I) Live at TWINS (vol. II) - feat. Andrew White III 25 - 25