Tim Thornton (musician, born 1988) explained

Tim Thornton (born 1988) is a double bassist based in London, UK, and a regular performer on the British jazz scene. He is the leader of the Tim Thornton Quartet.^[1]

Early life and education

Thornton is the son of Neal Thornton (pianist/composer) and Sally Burgess (Mezzo Soprano/Director). He is a graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire.

Career

During his years as a bassist, Thornton has performed live with many musicians, including Stan Sulzmann, Eric Alexander, Jim Mullen, Guy Barker, Sir Willard White, Gary Husband, Nigel Hitchcock, Alex Garnett, Anita Wardell, Stan Tracey, Liam Noble, Steve Brown, and Tom Cawley.^[2]

He is a regular member of the Ronnie Scott's Allstars led by James Pearson^{[3] [4]} and also performs and has recorded with many different groups including the Steve Fishwick Quintet, Emma Smith Quintet, Brandon Allen Quartet, Tim Lapthorne Trio, Dave O’Higgins Quartet, Ivo Neame Quintet, Joe Pisto Quartet (Italy), and Sector 7.^[5]

Thornton is part of the Julian Bliss Septet^[6], and in 2014 joined them on their Miles Davis Tribute Tour.^{[7] [8]}

Thornton fronts his own band, the Tim Thornton Quartet. The group's debut album ‘New Kid’ (SEHSO05) features Thornton's childhood friend Chris Draper, Dave O’Higgins, Steve Fishwick, Ross Stanley, Grant Windsor, and Dave Hamblett performing a mixture of original music and arrangements.^{[9] [10] [11]}

Between tours in the UK and frequent international performances, In 2014 Thornton plays in London at venues such as Ronnie Scott's, Pizza Express Jazz Club, or the 606 Club.^{[12] [13]}

Notes and References

1. http://www.londonjazznews.com/2012/08/tim-thornton-new-kid-album-launch-at.html "Tim Thornton: New Kid album launch at Pizza Express Dean St"
2. http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/team-effort-produces-best-night-out-by-miles-1-6357517 "Team effort produces best night out by Miles"
3. http://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/tim-thornton-new-kid/ Tim Thornton - New Kid | Review | The Jazz Mann
4. http://www.marlbank.net/news/1900-femi-temowo-to-record-with-gregory-porter-and-laura-mvula "Femi Temowo to record with Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula"
5. http://www.billboard.com/artist/302141/fink/biography "Fink"
6. http://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/20722/swinging-night-holders "Online love"
7. http://home.wtd-magazine.com/2014/04/03/music-review-jay-phelps-sextet-projections-of-miles-reviewed-by-steve-waring/ "Music Review: ‘Jay Phelps Sextet: Projections of Miles’"
8. Albin, Scott. "A Tribute to Benny Goodman-- The Julian Bliss Septet". JazzTimes.
9. http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/Double-bass-player-Tim-Thornton-brings-quartet/story-18276560-detail/story.html#axzz2lrKT6k00 Double bass player Tim Thornton brings his quartet to North Devon Jazz Club | North Devon Journal
10. http://www.londonjazznews.com/2012/07/cd-review-tim-thornton-new-kid.html LondonJazz: CD Review: Tim Thornton - New Kid
11. Armstrong, Dick. "Tim Thornton Quartet with Dave O'Higgins". 20 February 2013 Scarborough Jazz: Reviews
12. http://www.marlbank.net/news/358-tim-thornton-to-tour Tim Thornton to tour - Marlbank
13. http://www.rainloresworldofmusic.net/Reviews/Revws_A-D/Atzmon_Gilad_Qt-ColtraneTribAtPizzaSoho20130805.html Rainlore's World - Review: Gilad Atzmon Quartet - The Spirit of Coltrane At The Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, London W1, Monday 8 August 2013