Chester Thompson is a renowned percussionist, highly regarded for his ability to move seamlessly between genres. Thompson’s known best for his work with Weather Report, Frank Zappa, Genesis and Phil Collins. He’s shared the stage and/or studio with notable legends such as Freddie Hubbard, Ahmad Jamal, Wayne Shorter, Rodney Franklin, Kirk Whalum, Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’, Michael McDonald, Santana, and many others. In 2015, The Chester Thompson Trio released their second album, Simpler Times, which rose to #4 on the JazzWeek Charts. Their first CD, Approved (2013), made a memorable first impression rising to #6 on the JazzWeek Charts.
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Listen NowPersonnel
Chester Thompson - Drums and Korg Wavedrum
Alphonso Johnson - Bass
Joe Davidian - Piano and keyboards
Rod McGaha Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Tony "Toca" Carpenter - Percussion
Track Listing
- Steppin'
- Inversion
- Interlude 1
- Morning
- Interlude 2
- Emmanuel
- Interlude 3
- Conflagration
- You and Me
- My Beautiful Rae
- Interlude 4
- The New Four
- Interlude 5
- Amari