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Press
"winning versatility", "considerable finesse " , "hushed boomer balladry", "certainly has no problem evoking finger-snapping nonchalance. In the jazz-pop spectrum, he fits somewhere between Mark Murphy and Steve Tyrell
-- not bad company." - Mike Joyce, Washington Post
- Washington Post
"Thornton electrifies. He has the energy to lift any audience for hours on end.
He's unique. Twisting each vowel and consonant into a series of
related musical tones, he gathers the best of both worlds: the dexterity of an
instrumentalist and the lyrical passion of a singer."
"Thornton shows his deep love for fun-loving Swing,
soulful ballad interpretations and uptempo romps with a clear, baritone voice
and vibrant expression."
"....a Jazz singer who possesses the right combination of skills
to make things work out in almost any situation."
- Jim Santella, Cadence Magazine
- Cadence
Discography
"Step Back" 2005, "So Many Stars" 2003
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Bio
"In the jazz-pop spectrum, he fits somewhere between Mark Murphy and Steve Tyrell
-- not bad company."
Mike Joyce, Washington Post
In the Washington D.C. area the Mike Thornton Jazz Quartet plays at: Twins Lounge, Bohemian Caverns, Twins Jazz, State Theatre, Bistro Europa, the Ice House Cafe, the Kennedy Center, Bangkok Blues, and outdoor concerts throughout the region.
Besides being a jazz artist, Mike is a featured performer with the nationally-known comedy troupe: The Capitol Steps; performing Off-Broadway and touring the country making people laugh.
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