Jennifer Thomas (pianist)
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Jennifer Thomas (born June 23, 1977) is an American pianist, violinist, composer, performing artist, and recording artist. She was classically trained starting at the age of 5, and began composing in 2003, later releasing her debut album in 2007.[1][2][3]
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Born | (1977-06-23) June 23, 1977 (age 46) |
Origin | Seattle, Washington |
Genres | Classical, crossover, new-age. |
Instruments | Piano, violin |
Labels | Tickled Ivory Music (Independent), Avex Entertainment (Japan) |
Website | www |
Thomas has issued seven albums, The Fire Within, was released in October 2018, and debuted at number 3 in the Billboard Classical music charts, number 2 in their Classical Crossover music charts, and number 25 in the Top Heatseekers.[4][5][6]
Several of her original compositions and arrangements have been used in routines by International Skating Union Ice skaters at the 2022 Winter Olympics and by 2020 Summer Olympics gymnasts.[7]
Thomas's YouTube video recordings have achieved a total of over 14 million views, with over 3.5 million viewing a live concert performance of her arrangement of "Carol of the Bells" from her 2015 Christmas album, Winter Symphony. This performance was in December 2015 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, with the Ensign Symphony & Chorus.