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Nathan Riki Thomson is a bassist, multi-instrumentalist and composer with a focus on acoustic and traditional instruments. He has collaborated and performed with musicians from many parts of the world with a special interest in Africa where he lived and worked with traditional musicians for five years. He established the Amani Ensemble project in Tanzania, which is a unique ensemble made up of traditional musicians and dancers who perform, record and work on community projects in Tanzania. During his time in Tanzania Nathan was also a student of master musician Dr. Hukwe Zawose.
Nathan was born in Australia where he studied classical and jazz performance at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Further studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama brought him to London where he is now based. Nathan plays Double Bass, Flutes and Kalimba with the acclaimed Antonio Forcione Quartet, which performs all over the world. Performances include international festivals in Australia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, The Philippines, Brunei, Barbados and The Edinburgh festival. He is also in demand as a session player and performs with The Carver Trio, DouDou Cissoko, The Adriano Adewale Group and The Ian Macmillan Orchestra. Nathan is featured on the Live DVD and CD of the Antonio Forcione Quartet, which was released in 2007.
Nathan also performs and records for Film and Theatre. Credits include playing on the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures ‘Sahara’, the National Theatres production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and BBC’s ‘Skin Deep’.
Nathan teaches at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and works on community and education projects for many organizations. He was involved in researching trans-cultural arts practice for the Guildhall and has designed several innovative projects for the British Council in Africa and The Philippines, with a focus on collaboration between musicians from different cultures.
Nathan has recently completed his debut album ‘Under Ubi’s Tree’ which features special guests and is out on the NAIM label now.
Nathan was born in Australia where he studied classical and jazz performance at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Further studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama brought him to London where he is now based. Nathan plays Double Bass, Flutes and Kalimba with the acclaimed Antonio Forcione Quartet, which performs all over the world. Performances include international festivals in Australia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, The Philippines, Brunei, Barbados and The Edinburgh festival. He is also in demand as a session player and performs with The Carver Trio, DouDou Cissoko, The Adriano Adewale Group and The Ian Macmillan Orchestra. Nathan is featured on the Live DVD and CD of the Antonio Forcione Quartet, which was released in 2007.
Nathan also performs and records for Film and Theatre. Credits include playing on the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures ‘Sahara’, the National Theatres production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and BBC’s ‘Skin Deep’.
Nathan teaches at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and works on community and education projects for many organizations. He was involved in researching trans-cultural arts practice for the Guildhall and has designed several innovative projects for the British Council in Africa and The Philippines, with a focus on collaboration between musicians from different cultures.
Nathan has recently completed his debut album ‘Under Ubi’s Tree’ which features special guests and is out on the NAIM label now.
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