Discography Artist: Ashley Thomas

March 17, 2009
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Hailing from Southampton, England, Ashley Thomas was raised on a diet of diverse music, absorbing the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, James Brown and many others. He started playing drums at an early age, quickly followed by guitar, bass and later piano. After moving to London to concentrate on becoming a professional musician, various major record/publishing companies seized on his talent for writing addictive songs; however, a broader, more underground approach appealed to his sensibilities. He set about combining the quility of 60's/70's soul/funk with more contemporary sounds of Broken Beat an Nu-Jazz.

Ashley Thomas - A Tale of Two Cities

Inspired by the likes of 4 Hero, IG Culture and Bugz in the Attic. His music can be characterised by a fusion of classic vocal hooks and syncopated rhythms held together by beautiful crafted song structures. All this is adorned by distinguished vocals which, whether soothing or tearing the roof off, never fail to evoke emotion. His influences have yielded a unique vocal sound which is hard to pigeonhole.

As a live artist, whether with a full band or a strripped down acoustic setup, his exceptional performances have led him to support artists such as Omar and Kezia Jones. When Counterpoint Records' boss, Jake Behnan, heard Ashley's demo he knew instantly that here was a seriously talented singer/songwriter who fitted perfectly with the label's ethos for showcasing soul infused original music. To which his album will testify.
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