Harold E. Thomas
A Saxpirational Journey
Harold E. Thomas, born in Macon, Ga. started his musical journey when his parents gave him a clarinet while in the fourth grade. By the time he reached the sixth grade, he and some friends had formed their first band called the Dynamic Playboys and performed for elementary school proms, talent shows, parties, and many other occasions. It was during this time that Harold taught himself to play the saxophone.
In high school he began playing nightclubs with older musicians and they formed a band called the Apollos. Later, the younger musicians left the group to form their own band and they called themselves The Planets. For over seven years as a member of The Planets they toured the country performing with many artist including B.B. King, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, The Jazz Crusaders, The Temptations, and many others. They toured with the Kool Jazz Festivals and performed with Grammy Award winner Joe Simon.
Harold is now the owner and leader of the Danger Zone Band and they also tours worldwide and perform with many major artists from Cameo, Kool & The Gang, Sinbad, The Whispers, Guy, Hammer to Gerald Albright, Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton, Christopher Williams, Chrisette Michele and others.
Harold’s first solo project was a Gospel CD, “CHANGED”. He later re-released the project with additional material and titled it “Gospel Saxpirations”. Later he released his first solo jazz album “After Midnight” which drew rave reviews and was distributed globally. “After Midnight” CD was followed up with a collaboration from members of the Danger Zone and they created the CD “All OUT.” Harold once again stepped out as a solo artist and released his 4th CD titled “Feeling Saxy.”
During his career he have received many awards and recognitions, including “Harold E. Thomas Day” from his hometown Macon, GA. His style has plenty of soul for he plays from the heart. His inspirations are Grover Washington, Jr., Jr. Walker, Stanley Turrentine, David Sanborn and Kenny G.
We invite you to experience the Unique and Soulful Sax of Harold E. Thomas as he whisks you away on a Mystical, Magical, Saxpirational Journey that you will never forget.
