"Is lyrical and at the same time inventive"
- Cadence Magazine

Whether playing vibes, drumset or percussion, Ben Thomas combines an energetic performance technique with an advanced compositional style. His current projects span jazz, salsa, swing, and chamber music.
Thomas is an artist-clinician for the Ludwig/Musser company and uses A. Putnam Mallets.

There's a Doctor in the House

It's official - I am now Dr. Ben! I finished my Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Washington. My dissertation was on the first several years of Cal Tjader's work as a Latin Jazz bandleader. Thanks to all my family and friends for their support.