HIKMAH

Attuned audiences are most likely to have become familiar with Pat Thomas through his work with the quartet [Ahmed], whom over recent years have amazed with their mesmeric, long-form explorations on the compositions of Ahmed Abdul-Malik, and more recently, Monk. Hikmah is an astonishing new solo piano work from the virtuosic & far-ranging sound scien- tist; deep & compassionate thinker; UK (and world) musical treasure. It is a singular work in his singular and now substantial body of work, and his first for the TAO Forms label, which we are honored to present.  Thomas was Born in Oxford, UK to Antiguan parents on July 27, 1960. Interestingly, just over 4 months separate his birth to that of fellow modern piano master Matthew Shipp (Dec 7, 1960) – whose The Piano Equation was TAO Forms inaugural release. Thomas is most certainly among the Black Mystery School Pianists of which Shipp elucidates in the title essay of his recently published first book.  Eight thoroughly focused imp