Article: Culture: Programmed to extend that live improv sound; Oxford-based improvising keyboardist Pat Thomas talks to Martin Longley about the early direction that influenced his music.(Features)

Byline: Martin Longley

Over the last few weekends, the Electric Cinema has been getting more punters through its doors to hear live music than would normally turn up to catch a movie. As a gig venue, it's recently been responsible for some of Birmingham's most adventurous promotions, ranging from free jazz and improvised rock to extreme electronica and ambient abstraction.

The current season continues this Saturday with Oxford-based improvising keyboardist Pat Thomas, partnered by guitarist Chris Brown and bass player Dominic Lash. They're all members of ...

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