Anita Thomas, a native of Sydney, Australia, has performed all over the world. As a freelance musician she began her career in Sydney working in clubs, pubs, and concert venues (the Sydney Opera House many times). She also played for musical theater and stage shows and toured Thailand and the South Pacific with various swing groups. Anita performed with local and international artists including James Morrison, John Morrison, Don Burrows, Monica Trapaga and Eugene J Wright. Her own jazz quintet was very popular on the Australian jazz festival scene. She has two self titles CDs and recorded for many other artists including the world renowned children;s music group, the Wiggles. 

Anita spent 5 years living in California where she was a regular with notable big bands - the Tim Davies Big Band, the Jack Ranelli Big Band, and the west coast Glenn Miller Orchestra. In L.A. she furthered her saxophone studies with alto sax great Jeff Clayton and played on occasion with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. She also began serious studies on the double bass with the legendary Eugene J Wright (Dave Brubeck Quartet). In smaller groups she played at jazz festivals along the west coast and in Los Angeles she recorded with many diverse artists in jazz, rock, blues, gospel, and also recorded for television and film. Anita's didgeridoo playing was recently featured on the Grammy nominated composition "Counting To Infinity" by Tim Davies.

Both in Australia and the US, Anita has been involved in music education. She currently gives private lessons and teaches jazz ensemble at Frederick Community College. She is also the clarinet/saxophone instructor at two summer jazz camps in California.

Living now in Maryland Anita plays saxophone with the Brooks Tegler Big Band and performs regularly with her own jazz quartet.