Fall Jazz Series: Cookie Thomas

A versatile jazz vocalist in Stamford, Connecticut, and an undiscovered treasure, Richard Thomas’ career began at age fourteen in Philadelphia in 1960 when he had the opportunity to open for B.B. King.

Richard’s voice is especially suited to well-known classic standards. Richard draws his inspiration from the likes of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Hartman. In fact, you can hear a bit of each when Richard sings.