Walter Thomas (musician)

Walter Thomas
Also known asFoots Thomas
BornFebruary 10, 1907
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
OriginSt. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1981 (aged 74)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsSaxophone, flute

Walter Purl "Foots" Thomas (February 10, 1907 – August 26, 1981)[1] was an American saxophonist, flutist, and arranger in Cab Calloway's orchestra, one of the most famous bands of the swing era in jazz.

  1. ^ "Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame". Okjazz.org. Retrieved 2017-01-29.