Lizzie Thomas

Known for authentic phrasing and playful interpretation, Lizzie Thomas elegantly delivers the new American songbook standards on her debut release More Than You Know. Currently living in New York, she mesmerizes her audience with a repertoire and wardrobe, both deeply rooted in the 1920-1940’s.Lizzie Thomas might be new to the New York Jazz Scene, but not to the music scene. She started studying classical piano at the age of 8, clarinet at 10, and at age 13 discovered her voice. She continued to perform in musicals and shows, and pageants, which led her to study jazz vocals at Belmont University, in Nashville TN, with Sandra Dudley. During her study, she played in many bands and jazz combos, traveling to New Orleans with Belmon't jazz vocal ensemble, as well.After graduating with a BA in vocal jazz performance, she took a small detour from jazz, to focus her attention on her own songwriting skills, while playing keyboards and singing in several indie, alternative bands. But her passion remained in jazz, and therefore led her move to New York to pursue her love.Her delivery of a lyric is felt from the heart and her sweet sophistication will charm you into wanting more. Lizzie shares,”Ella makes me smile, Billie keeps me honest and Nat keeps me grounded.”