Craig Thomas
Instructor, Bass
B.A. (Rutgers)
B.M. (Philadelphia Music Academy / University of the Arts)
M.M. (Rowan)
306 Amy E. du Pont
Phone: 302.831.6849
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Craig is an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Craig teaches private lessons in acoustic and electric bass, improvisation, theory and conducts ensembles. Craig joined University of Delaware as a Bass Insructor January 2006
He is a graduate of the Philadelphia Music Academy (now The University of the Arts) with a Bachelor of Music degree and also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers. Craig received his Master of Music degree from Rowan University in May 2002.
Craig has played with a vast array of jazz luminaries, including Buddy Rich, Philly Joe Jones, Mel Lewis and Jimmy Bruno, just to name a few. He has also accompanied such pop icons as Vic Damone, Frank Sinatra and currently has been touring with jazz great Pat Martino. He occasionally plays with various local orchestras in a more classical venue.
Craig has recorded with a number of different musicians, his most recent efforts being on the JAZZMEDIA label with Jeff Darrohn. He has also recorded four CDs on the Concord Jazz label with Jimmy Bruno, two live cds entitled "Live at Birdland" with Bobby Watson and "Live at Birdland Two" with Scott Hamilton. His performances and compositions have been reviewed in Downbeat, Just Jazz Guitar, International Society of Bassists Journal and Jazztimes magazines.



