Out February 7, 2025,
The Griot Songs marks the return of the Omar Thomas Large Ensemble after more than a decade, featuring soloists Jason Palmer, Mark Zaleski, Alex Brown, Mark Cocheo and others
“Griot Songs firmly plants Omar Thomas in the pantheon of distinguished and exceptional writers. He blurs the lines stylistically in the best of ways withz a texturally compelling ‘heart and soul’ sonic story all his own.” – Grammy-winning drummer/composer Terri Lyne Carrington
“Omar Thomas… proves himself a modern-day griot – summoning influences, traditions, and narratives from both past and present, framing them in a manner that is at varying times tender, dramatic, mystical, and joyful – but always absolutely captivating!” – Composer/bandleader Chuck Owen