Thomas has partnered with the Sharp Nine Gallery. Together they will present a monthly educational Jazz Jam session. The month of December will feature the music of Billy Strayhorn. The house rhythm Section is Ernest Turner on Piano, Jason Foureman on Bass, and Thomas on Drums. Be sure to start learning the tunes now! The list of songs and links are below.

Billy Strayhorn music Apple Playlist:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/9-billy-strayhorn-december-2023/pl.u-AkAmeJ3FB2dVl

Playlist of Songs

Take the A Train https://youtu.be/r2G1fKYFgVU?si=TiBkYvLt3SRpYQzC Vocal Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb2w2m1JmCY

Chelsea Bridge: https://youtu.be/4mL-KEK_aY8?si=6i88muJ3afXBBB6j Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/rqaq61zK3r4?si=yRu7BZA7n_VVT_PT

Lush Life: https://youtu.be/WTYbhVJsUEw?si=Ll1Ebcxd7PAopM8H Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/NXXSmmZI3DU?si=zYly3FLUbMj6TTWS

Satin Doll: https://youtu.be/ruewfx57GQA?si=1gMPCDx_OneDBXRq Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/EKakMOhK86M?si=A3FVjndIibMyH6Yy

U.M.M.G.: https://youtu.be/wGKlEY3UdJg?si=WgI0TE1qTFrMkB7v

Isfahan: https://youtu.be/wXm-6sPDCm0?si=_66uS9gJtvl02V6c

Raincheck: https://youtu.be/_0MszEdyeiE?si=rMC9lueide1pCogh

My Little Brown Book: https://youtu.be/3Q18F--zZ-I?si=kNNdDcOCS-ddi7j0 Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/ebeqP_BSqOg?si=m6hp0nMJQy3t8uMg

Passion Flower: https://youtu.be/7nyPY_jx2ZI?si=h0uXnaTslK4oKoiV Vocal Version: https://youtu.be/rZSiE8ePfHw?si=WOuE3LZjAcu2ENsx

Johnny Come Lately: https://youtu.be/vzrG5kAra48?si=cd95drpvtT0slZ3A