Pat Thomas

On October 2, La Becque and Geneva-based association Konnekt welcome pianist and composer Pat Thomas to Temple Saint-Théodule in La Tour-de-Peilz for a solo concert, followed by a trio with Konnekt’s Thomas Florin and Nicolas Field.

The event continues the collaboration between La Becque and Konnekt and their exploration of the Afro-Caribbean continuum of British improvised music. Following their joint presentation of Keiji Haino at La Bâtie Festival in Geneva, it takes place one year after vocalist Elaine Mitchener performed at La Becque.

A major figure in British free music, Thomas has developed a singular musical language over more than three decades, moving freely between jazz, free improvisation, electronic music, jungle, funk, and contemporary composition, in solo and collaborative settings as well as with the monumental quartet أحمد [ahmed].

Equally at home on piano and electronics, his practice combines a deep engagement with musical history with a constant drive toward experimentation, making each performance an open-ended exploration of sound, rhythm, and improvisation.

Concert at 8 PM, Temple de Saint-Théodule in La Tour-de-Peilz.
Free admission.
Additional program information to be announced shortly.