Nigel Thomas

Classical timpanist/percussionist, composer, producer and Professor of Timpani.
He was appointed timpanist with the European Community Youth Orchestra. He attended the Royal College of Music, London (1978-1981). In 1981, he became the principal percussionist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held until 1988. In 1988, he took up the same role with the London Symphony Orchestra. Then, he re-joined the LPO in 1990 and stayed with them until 1992. In 2003, he returned to the LSO as Principal Timpani. Professor of Timpani at both The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama and the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. He created Quiet City and was drummer/collaborator with The Blue Nile for many years, recording three albums and undertaking many live performances with the band.