Joseph Thomas

This Chicago-based bassist and pal of guitarist Pete Cosey, amongst others, continues to be identified in credits as Joe Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Big Joe Thomas and Smokin’ Joe Thomas. He was element of a new device drummer Buddy Mls developed the through the ’90s, eventually becoming element of many Costs Laswell productions like the 1999 Materialism. The bassist performed and documented using the outstanding Mandingo Griot Culture during the past due ’70s, his link with the cosmos of Chicago’s AACM ensembles also like the generally overlooked Bamako Chicago Express task of Art Outfit of Chicago drummer and percussionist Famoudou Don Moye. In 2003, Thomas also fronted his personal trio which presented Moye on drums, and it is a regular person in a backup device known as the best Bad Ass Business Music group, touring with Chicago performers such as for example pianist and vocalist Lonie Walker. Thomas in addition has toured as an associate of rock rings such as for example Living Color and Weapons N’ Roses.