Leon Thomas was an American jazz singer, who made his mark in , singing "The Creator Has a Master Plan" with a and showing that even avant-garde jazz can become popular under some circumstances. A fairly conventional singer, the most unusual aspect to Thomas was that he often broke out into yodelling in the middle of a vocal, a device since utilized occasionally by a. He also appeared as a sideman in many situations, including on a a record and with a . Thomas died of heart failure on May , .
Sans toit ni loi , Magnolia , and The Fountain are three of his favorite films.