Background
Thornton is the son of Neal Thornton (pianist/composer) and Sally Burgess (Mezzo Soprano/Director).
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Tim Thornton
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He is the leader of the Tim Thornton Quartet. He is a graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire. During his years as a bassist, Thornton has performed live with many musicians, including Stan Sulzmann, Eric Alexander, Jim Mullen, Will Vinson, Guy Barker, Sir Willard White, Gary Husband, Nigel Hitchcock, Alex Garnett, Gilad Atzmon, Anita Wardell, Georgia Mancio, Derek Nash, Stan Tracey, Liam Noble, Steve Brown, Tom Cawley, Ernesto Simpson, Jim Hart, Ross Stanley, Nick Smart, Kit Downes, Martin Shaw, Jay Phelps and Matt Skelton.
Thornton is part of the Julian Bliss Septet, and in 2014 joined them on their Miles Davis Tribute Tour.
Thornton fronts his own band, the Tim Thornton Quartet. Between tours in the United Kingdom and frequent international performances, In 2014 Thornton plays in London at venues such as Ronnie Scott"s, Pizza Express Jazz Club, or the 606 Club.
Membership
He is a regular member of the Ronnie Scott"s Allstars led by James Pearson and also performs and has recorded with many different groups including the Steve Fishwick Quintet, Emma Smith Quintet, Brandon Allen Quartet, Tim Lapthorne Trio, Dave O’Higgins Quartet, Ivo Neame Quintet, Joe Pisto Quartet (Italy), and Sector 7.
