Igmar thomas biography

Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band:  A Musical Movement

“We’re carrying on within the tradition of big bands, what would be relevant today- modifying the message, and making it translatable and accessible to the people, so that they have something to connect to. We represent that bridge.”  -Igmar Thomas

Heralded by the Village Voice for having New York City’s “most electrifying young lions in jazz,” Revive Big Band has a finger on the pulse of today’s emerging progressive sound while pointing to things yet to come for a new era of music.

Founded in 2010 by trumpeter, maestro and composer Igmar Thomas, this multi-generational ensemble knows no limits in seeking to advance, celebrate and re-imagine sonic freedom in big band form.

Featuring a world-class cadre of musicians who have consistently bridged the divides between art forms such as trombonist Ku-umba Frank Lacy, critically acclaimed pianist Marc Cary, Thelonious Monk Competition winn