Dan Thomas - Saxophones

A dedicated performer, composer, bandleader and educator, Dan hails from Canada, and has been in the United States for more than a decade. Dan was a regular on the West Coast jazz scene before arriving to Kansas City. Besides being a busy performer, Mr. Thomas teaches Jazz Studies, alongside Bobby Watson, in the music department at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, where he teaches Improvisation, Jazz History, Jazz Pedagogy, Coaches Combos and gives private lessons. Mr. Thomas has also taught at Penn Valley Community College, and Rockhurst University. He has taught music at Middle School, High School, Community College and University levels, where his ensembles have all received high praise. Dan has earned numerous awards for both jazz and classical performance as well as twice receiving the "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" award.



Dan Thomas is capable of performing in all styles from his Hard-Bop focus to sounds from around the globe. Capable of satisfying th