Gary Thomas (musician)

Gary Thomas (musician)
Gary Thomas in Munich (2002)
Background information
Born (1961-06-10) June 10, 1961
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
GenresJazz, avant-garde
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute
LabelsEnja, JMT, Winter & Winter

Gary Thomas (born June 10, 1961) is an American jazz saxophonist and flautist, born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a member of Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition band and has worked with John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Dave Holland, Greg Osby, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane, Cassandra Wilson, Wallace Roney, Steve Coleman, and Miles Davis.

Thomas was the Director and Chair of Jazz Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.