Lizzie Thomas and Claude Diallo have one thing in common: they are both Dot Time Record artists. In April 2023 Claude Diallo visited the Abraxas Theater in Augsburg for the first time with his trio Claude Diallo Situation where they featured famous German vibes player Wolfgang Lackerschmid and recorded the first in a series of live albums for Dot Time Records. Now Claude Diallo is invited back as a sideman to accompany the American jazz singer Lizzie Thomas.
New York based jazz singer Lizzie Thomas will be accompanied by one of the leading bass players of New York: Mark Wade. On drums long time collaborator Neal Smith will join the group for another Dot Time Records live recording.
“She brings an interpretive depth to everything.” Nic Jones, Jazz Journal UK
Lizzie Thomas is an inventive jazz vocalist known for her sultry vocal stylings and deep interpretations of the lyric. Thomas’ latest release, Duo Encounters on Dot Time Records cements her stature as one of New York’s top jazz singers. Alongside the “who’s who” of Jazz, Lizzie has had the privilege of collaborating with Ron Carter, Russell Malone, John Di Martino, Wayne Escoffery, Helio Alves, Noriko Ueda, Guilherme Monteiro among others. Lizzie has graced the stages of prestigious venues worldwide. Notables include Birdland Jazz Club NYC, Sunset/Sunside Paris, and Blues Alley DC. Ms Thomas captivates with her attractive musical personality and stunning vocal facility whether scatting at fast tempos or caressing a tender ballad.
“Her pitch and sense of time are flawless.” Scott Yanow LA JAZZSCENE
“This singer takes risks that other singers wouldn’t dare try” Bebop Spoken Here.
