Harold E. Thomas

Harold E. Thomas born in Macon, Ga. started his musical journey when his parents gave him a clarinet in the fourth grade. By the time he reached sixth grade he and some friends had formed their first band called the Dynamic Playboys and performed for elementary school proms, talent shows, parties, and many other occasions. It was during this time that Harold taught himself to play the saxophone.In high school he began playing nightclubs with older musicians and they formed a band called the Apollo’s. Later the younger musicians left the group to form their own band and they called themselves the Planets. For over seven years as a member of the Planets Band, Harold performed with many stars like B.B. King, Al Green, Marvin Gate, Dixie Gillespie, The Jazz Crusaders, The Temptations, and many other famous artists. He toured with the Kool Jazz Festival and performed with Grammy Award winner Joe Simon for several years.After disco took the country by storm Harold began performing Gospel and in 1983 release his first solo album titled CHANGED. In 1984 he received the instrumental Praise Album of the year by the Middle Ga. chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America.Harold was the owner and leader of the Danger Zone Band and they also toured the United Stated and performed with many famous artists from Cameo, Kool & The Gang, Sinbad, The Whispers, Guy, Hammer to Gerald Albright. During this time Harold released his first solo jazz album “After Midnight” which drew rave reviews and was distributed as far as Europe. “After Midnight” CD was followed up with a collaboration from members of the Danger Zone band that created the CD “All OUT.”After a long wait Harold has once again stepped out as a solo artist and has released his 4th CD titled “Feeling Saxy” and his first single release titled “For You.His style has plenty of soul for Harold plays from the heart. Being inspired by Grover Washington, Jr., Jr. Walker, Stanley Turrentine, David Sanborn and even Kenny G.In 2006 Harold performed with the Allman Brothers Band and is featured on their live recording and in 2007 with the Bar-Kays.Harold has once again stepped out reformed Danger Zone and they are prepared to perform globally and their repertoire covers all genres. BOOK THEM NOW for your next event or special occasion.We invite you to experience the Unique and Soulful Sax of Harold E. Thomas and Danger Zone as they wisk you away on a mystical, magical saxpirational journey that you will never forget...