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Aberjazz Festival

Contemporary music based on an orginal repertoire. Since training under the direction of influential pianist Keith Tippet at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, Ben Thomas has performed with many high profile performers including pop groups Gorky's Zygotic Mynci (with the Manic Street Preachers), the Afternoons and top jazz musician Tony Levin. Ben has worked extensively on live tv, recorded several sessions for Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3, as well as countless interviews and performances for local stations throughout the UK including BBC West Midlands and BBC Wales. Ben has recorded with many other artists including his trio "mosaic", which features inspirational pianist Brian Waite and renowned double bassist Erika Lyons. He has performed at many major festivals throughout the UK including Reading, Leeds, Cheltenham, Brecon and Fishguard 2004, as well as major European venues such as Notre Dame Cathedral, St David's Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Cardiff International Arena.