RICHARD "COOKIE" THOMAS: The Pleasure Of Your Company

Richard "Cookie" Thomas

The Pleasure Of Your Company

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Smooth Song Stylist who captures the mature listeners ear and takes them on an evening of easy listening, and romance.

tracks

1 The Very Thought of You
2 That's All
3 Long Ago and Far Away
4 My Funny Valentine
5 Almost Like Being in Love
6 The Nearness of You
7 When I Fall in Love
8 The Look of Love
9 My One and Only Love
10 Beyond the Sea
11 What a Wonderful World
12 Send in the Clowns

notes

A versatile vocalist, Richard Thomas' career began in Philadelphia. He had the opportunity, at fourteen, to open for B.B. King. He continued to add to this list of music legends, while singing with local favorites the Royal Kings, by opening for acts such as, Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, Little Anthony, AWB, and a host of other well known acts. Richard also performs with a wide variety of super talented local, as well as, international artists. Richard has three recordings to his credit. The Pleasure Of Your Company, Cookin' and Holiday Classics.

Richard enjoys swinging to the sounds of the 50's and 60's. His voice is especially suited to well-known classic standards. His style is compared to the likes of Nat King Cole, Lou Rawls, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Hartman. In fact, you can hear a bit of each one when Richard sings.

Richard currently performs at Ziococconato in Larchmont, New York, the Doral Arrowood in Rye Brook, New York, the Silvermine Tavern in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Long Ridge Tavern and the Landmark Club in Stamford, Connecticut. Richard also performs at concerts and special corporate and private events.

Additionally, Richard has been lending his vocal talent to acting in commercials as well as doing corporate voice-overs. He has several clients such as Pitney Bowes, the Stamford Board of Education, Buckley and Wynne, First Federal Bank of Hartford, and the Connecticut Department of Tourism. He has trained with Voices International Inc. in New York City, and studied with a variety of well-known vocal instructors.

Acknowledgements

"His voice is smooth, but smooth in the style of Nat King Cole. His liquid delivery has body like rich chocolate".

David Dupont, Cadence Magazine

"A true blue ribbon balladeer"
Dave Nathan, Jazz News

"Smoother than a triple latte hold the cinnamon"
The Stamford Advocate & Greenwich Time

"A smooth crooner out of the school of Arthur Prysock"
Larry Hollis, Cadence Magazine

"The listener is in for a pleasant suprise"
New York Sheet Music society

"It's not just anyone who will invest the time and creative energy to create such a dynamic result"
Anthony Robbins


NARRATIONS/COMMERCIALS:
Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford CT:
VIDEO NARRATION

Stamford Board of Education:
VIDEO NARRATION

The Gary Wofsey Contemporary Philharmonic Orchestra:
VIDEO NARRATION

The Main St. Beanery, Monroe CT:
COMMERCIAL

Ransom Productions:
COMMERCIAL

Connecticut Regional Applicant and Placement Program:
COMMERCIAL


ACTING:
Buckley & Wynne, Hartford CT:
COMMERCIAL/ACTING

Department of Tourism, State of Connecticut:
COMMERCIAL/ACTING

First Federal Bank, Hartford, CT:
COMMERCIAL/ACTING

Richard also lends his vocal talents to special events such as wedding video narrations and a host of other events. Richard is based in Stamford, Connecticut and maintains a professional relationship with a number of local well known recording studios.

Contact me for more information.
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  • author: Sherry Winston

    Richard "Cookie" Thomas in one of the best voices to come along since Johnny Hartman...Thank God for new talent. Sherry Winston, Grammy nominated Jazz Flutist:

  • Like sharing and intimate moment with a friend
    author: Maria Tiscia Sabia

    They say the eyes are the windows of the soul. I believe the sound of the voice is equally revealing. The sound of Richard "Cookie" Thomas' voice lets you know in an instant that he's a lovely, genuine, intelligent, and talented individual. Cookie has the most beautiful instrument I've heard in a very long time. People have compared him to Lou Rawls, Nat "King" Cole, and others; but, Cookie has his very own signature sound. I don't know how Cookie came up with the title "The Pleasure of Your Company" for his recording debut, but it's a perfect title. Listening to this wonderful CD is like sharing an intimate moment with a good friend. His singing is warm, rich, sophisticated and tasteful. His choice of material and musicians is superb. I highly recommend adding this CD, his Christmas release, and any of Cookie's future releases to your music collection. Thanks, Cookie, for many hours of enjoyable listening.

  • Warmly performed collection of first rate songs
    author: Nicole Pasternak

    Cookie Thomas lives up to his promise in this warmly performed collection of first-rate songs. The cover of the CD sets the mood...a cozy invitation to curl up by the fire and listen - preferably with the one you love! He sings these numbers with the kind of sincerity only made possible by one who fully appreciates their beauty, as his clear, relaxed voice embraces every song. Cookie's voice is well mated to the Lynne Arriale Trio, who create a sensitive instrumental response to complement the singer, especially on such tunes as "The Very Thought of You," "The Nearness of You," and "When I Fall In Love." And I love those moody changes on "The Look of Love." One of the things I like best about this recording is its unadulterated approach to these classic standards. They are all gems, and they are treated as such...sounds beautiful to me!

  • Excellent choice for the mature listener
    author: Sarah Jane Cion

    Richard Cookie Thomas is one of the finest vocalists I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His debut CD, The Pleasure of Your Company is beautifully conceived, with a palate of geogeous standards that are familiar to those of all ages and backgrounds. Check out his rendition of 'That's All', and 'What a Wonderful World' - as well as every other track on the CD and Cookie will propel you into a world of romance and relaxation! Soon, Cookie will be known internationally as one of the great voices of jazz. He certainly is a talent that deserves wider recognition - and hopefully that day is forthcoming in the very near future. Don't lose this opportunity to order this incredible CD that will both begin and end your day with warmth and love in your heart

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