Billy Thompson - The Improvising Violinist: "THE NEWS"

"He's got great presence and a great technique." - Barbara Thompson (1996).

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10/08/03 The new Amigos 'Jazz Manouche' launched at Brecon Jazz Festival 2003. Available from sales@thompsoundmusic.co.uk
 Speaker logo.jpg Hunn o Pani Naschella (836 Kb Mp3). Here's a sample of the song Until the Real Thing Comes Along (532 Kb Mp3)

08/08/03 A new duo album with Peter Lemer was also launched at Brecon Jazz Festival 2003. This album principally features original tunes by both Peter Lemer and Billy Thompson. Available from sales@thompsoundmusic.co.uk
 Speaker logo.jpg Wanderin' G (1.2 Mb Mp3). Man in the Mud (668 Kb Mp3)

BILLY GOES TO TOWN:
 As of January 1st, 2003, Billy became a resident of that London.

14/01/03. Some very sad news. Bass player Dave Reid suffered a heart attack and passed away whilst on tour in New York. Dave re-joined Meic Stevens' band about two years ago and featured on Meic's last album, 'Ysbryd Solva'. He will be greatly missed for both his bass playing and his wonderful takes on life in general. A great man. Dave was also a great source of encouragement for Billy and his music. There are 2 reviews by Dave on bands featuring Billy on the Press page. 'Iff & Butt' review. Amigos 'Alma Gitana' review.
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Dave Reid (1949 - 2003)
Will be greatly missed...

20/07/02 Thompsound Music recorded the Meic Stevens album, Ysbryd Solva, released August 2002.
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10/08/02 The Amigos album 'Alma Gitana' was launched at Brecon Jazz Festival 2002. Here are 2 tasters: speaker.jpg 2 The Night! Real Player logo.jpgand Letcho Gurgo Real Player logo.jpg
For further info contact Billy. Alma Gitana

Check out The Amigos' web-site: http://www.amigos-wales.com

Towards the end of the last century, Billy joined the 'Prince's Trust' scheme starting his own music production company called Thompsound Music.
Thompsound Music incorporates the skills Billy develops in the music business into an all-round creative environment.
Thompsound Music uses the Pro Tools LE 002 system and EMagic Logic Audio Platinum v.6. Totally portable, Thompsound Music can literally travel anywhere and record in 24bit 96hz editable perfection.
To contact Thompsound Music email info@thompsoundmusic.co.uk and for Billy write to billy@thompsoundmusic.co.uk
speaker.jpg Hear an excerpt from a pitch Billy made for the recent TV Drama 'Murder in Mind': 'Murder' Real Player logo.jpg

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