Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Igmar Thomas is the visionary behind the Revive Big Band — a boundary-blurring ensemble that fuses jazz tradition with the pulse of hip-hop, soul, and funk. Collaborating with genre-defying vocalist Bilal and other contemporaries, Thomas pushes big band music into the modern era without losing its roots. A longtime musical director and collaborator for artists such as Lauryn Hill, Thomas has earned acclaim for his dynamic performances, innovative arrangements, and his mission to keep jazz evolving for a new generation.