Adam Robert Thomas

Adam Thomas is a 20 year seasoned member of the music industry. He has been recognized for excellence in widely varying roles as a performer (vocalist, bassist, guitarist), band-leader, producer, arranger, writer, mentor, educator, recording engineer, mix engineer, and mastering engineer. From his first trumpet lesson at the age of eight, Adam has studied and performed music on various instruments and in various settings. He graduated ‘Cum Laude’ from the world renowned North Texas University in 2002 as a jazz bassist (B.Mus. Jazz Studies). From there he moved to New York City to hone his craft. He returned to Vancouver in 2003 and established himself as a member of the music community there. Since that time, he has continued his work and has become an outstanding member of the Canadian music scene.
At venues and festivals across North America, he has performed or recorded with many of the worlds top musicians including: Aaron Goldberg, Ari Hoenig, Bill Coon, Bob Brookmeyer, Bob, Murphy, Brad Turner, Byron Stripling, Campbell Ryga, Chris Gestrin, Christine Jensen, Cory Weeds, Dan Brubeck, Dave Liebman, David ‘Fathead’ Newman, Denzal Sinclaire, The Fugitives, George Colligan, Hugh Fraser, Ignacio Beroa, Jay Thomas, Jennifer Scott, Jill Barber, Jimmy Heath, Joe Cohen (sax), John Ellis (sax), Kate Hammet-Vaughn, Kenny Wheeler, Laila Biali, Larnell Lewis, Laura Crema, Matthew Skoller, Michael and Randy Brecker, Michael Buble,Mike Allen, Miles Black, Mike Allen, Mimosa, Norah Jones, Oliver Gannon, The One O’clock Lab Band, Red Deer Symphony, Redgrass, Rob Schepps, Ross Taggart, Sharon Minemoto, Steve Kaldestad, Steve Maddock, Tim Greene, Tom ‘Bones’ Malone, Tony Foster, and Warren Wolf.