Don Thompson

Mostly of the multi-instrumentalists who noises virtuosic on each particular device, Don Thompson offers made significant music efforts on vibes, bass, and piano. His uncanny capability to move perfectly from device to instrument offers produced him a appreciated sideman within the Toronto, and worldwide, jazz picture. Thompson was created in Powell River, English Columbia, in 1940. By 1960, he previously begun working continuously like a freelance musician, at this time, primarily on bass. In 1965, Thompson became a member of the now famous John Handy Quintet and relocated to SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. During his tenure using the Handy music group, Thompson made an appearance on many recordings, especially the infamous John Handy Live in the Monterey Jazz Event. Thompson came back to Toronto in 1967, and since 1969 is a citizen there. In 1974, he joined up with guitarist Jim Hall’s trio, mainly like a bassist. In 1982 he became a member of pianist George Shearing’s music group, a posture he held for any five-year period. Since time for Toronto, Thompson’s extended musical collaborations possess included use, and the like, Canadians Rob McConnell, Moe Koffman, Ed Bickert, Lenny Breau, and Sonny Greenwich. Thompson’s lengthy set of musical organizations includes shows (and frequently recordings) with; Paul Desmond, Milt Jackson, Artwork Farmer, Wayne Moody, Zoot Sims, Clark Terry, Harry Edison, Frank Rosolino, Slip Hampton, Lee Konitz, Sarah Vaughan, Crimson Rodney, Joe Henderson, Dewey Redman, Crimson Mitchell, and Kenny Wheeler.