Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas on vinyl: flute, funk and disco

In short: Flautist and saxophonist Joe Thomas (1933–2017) recorded for Sonny Lester’s labels – Groove Merchant and Lester Radio Corporation – in the seventies, making records between jazz-funk and disco: flute and horns over grooving rhythms. The Vinyl Room currently has 5 records by Joe Thomas.

What makes Joe Thomas special?

Seventies jazz-funk: here you’ll find “Get In The Wind” and “Make Your Move”, plus another album from the mid-seventies.

For the dance floor: we have the 12-inch “Funky Fever / Polarizer” twice.

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Records by Joe Thomas

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FAQ

Which instruments did Joe Thomas play? Flute and saxophone.

Which labels were the records released on? Among others Groove Merchant and Lester Radio Corporation.

Are there several musicians called Joe Thomas? Yes – this is the flautist and saxophonist of the seventies jazz-funk records.

Which records do you have? US editions from the seventies – 5 records in all.