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ISB 2025 Convention Presenter — Thomas Helton
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| Name: | Thomas Helton |  |
| Website: | http://www.thomashelton.org | |
| Presentation Date: | Friday, June 6, 2025 3:00 PM | |
| Presentation Venue: | Lindsay Recital Hall | |
| Presentation Title: | Piece for New Basses | |
| Presented / Performed Previous ISB Convention? | Yes | |
| Type of Presentation: | Recital | |
| Genre: | Adult Learners, Professional-in-Training, Young Learners, Luthiery, Classical - with other collaborators, Improvisation, New Music | |
| Bio: | Houston bassist and composer Thomas Helton is a multifaceted improviser and skilled interpreter of contemporary bass repertoire. Equally adept at playing jazz, classical, experimental and avant-garde music, Helton continues to push and redefine the possibilities of his instrument by embracing extended performance techniques and new compositional forms. Helton has studied with several bass masters, including Eric Late, Dennis Whittaker, Mark Helias, Rufus Reid, Lynn Seaton and William Parker, and performed with such celebrated musicians as Tim Hagans, Milt Jackson, Daniel Carter, Monty Alexander, Frank Gratkowski, Ernie Watts, William Parker, Weasel Walter, Robert Boston, Damon Smith and Steve Swell. Helton has composed music for solo bass as well as small and large ensembles, including several pieces for choreographer Michele Brangwen and the experimental dance company Group Acorde. |
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