Jazz/Review Michele Thomas - No More

Jazz singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and educator Michele Thomas is a suave innovator. With silken grace she eases in her formative background in gospel and her love of R&B, soul, and neo-soul into a musical language that shows a dedication and a passion for jazz, spanning all of its defining eras. Michele’s restless creativity reflects jazz’s improvisatory spirit—for jazz, like life, is a journey and not a destination. 

Michele Thomas's amazing rendition of “No More,” which was originally written by jazz flutist Hubert Laws and had lyrics by the renowned Jon Hendricks, exudes passion, strength, and purpose. This classic hymn of freedom and resiliency gains fresh vitality and passion from Thomas, who included it on her critically praised third album, “The Assumption.”

Thomas' rendition, which is rooted in her strong gospel background, is emotionally charged and combines rock, jazz, folk, and neo-soul into a mellow, uplifting experience. The song seems as new and current now as ever thanks to her smooth, expressive vocals that soar over a dramatic composition that includes a gospel-infused pulse, powerful horn passages, and a steady, soulful beat.

Artist Kevin M. Gates' stirring visual homage to Black trailblazers who have battled for justice and self-determination enhances the song. The song's message—"No more will we be broken by the past"—is reaffirmed by the images. “No More” becomes more than just a song thanks to the cooperation of sound and graphics.

Michele Thomas solidifies her reputation as a bold jazz performer who isn't afraid to push boundaries with “No More.” This song is a must-listen for everyone looking for courage and inspiration via music because of her creativity, which not only upholds the history of jazz greats but also magnifies their message for a new generation.