Don Thompson
One of the few multi-instrumentalists who sounds virtuosic on each chosen instrument, Don Thompson has made significant musical contributions on vibes, bass, and piano. His uncanny ability to move flawlessly from instrument to instrument has made him a valued sideman on the Toronto, and international, jazz scene.
Thompson was born in Powell River, British Columbia, in 1940. By 1960, he had begun working steadily as a freelance musician, at this point, mainly on bass. In 1965, Thompson joined the now legendary John Handy Quintet and moved to San Francisco. During his tenure with the Handy band, Thompson appeared on several recordings, most notably the infamous John Handy Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Thompson returned to Toronto in 1967, and since 1969 has been a resident there. In 1974, he became a member of guitarist Jim Hall's trio, primarily as a bassist. In 1982 he joined pianist George Shearing's band, a position he held for a five-year period. Since returning to Toronto, Thompson's lengthy musical collaborations have included work with, amongst others, Canadians Rob McConnell, Moe Koffman, Ed Bickert, Lenny Breau, and Sonny Greenwich. Thompson's long list of musical associations includes performances (and often recordings) with; Paul Desmond, Milt Jackson, Art Farmer, James Moody, Zoot Sims, Clark Terry, Harry Edison, Frank Rosolino, Slide Hampton, Lee Konitz, Sarah Vaughan, Red Rodney, Joe Henderson, Dewey Redman, Red Mitchell, and Kenny Wheeler.
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Discografia
13 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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George Shearing at Home
Contemporary Jazz - Lançado por JazzKnight Records em 08/06/2014
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Yesterdays
John Abercrombie, Don Thompson
Jazz - Lançado por Cornerstone Records Inc. em 23/09/2019
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Witchcraft
John Abercrombie, Don Thompson
Jazz - Lançado por Justin Time Records Inc. em 11/10/1986
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Country Place
Jazz - Lançado por Now Again Records em 05/12/1975
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At the Garden Party
Jazz - Lançado por Sackville em 18/05/2004
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The Canadian Sessions
Don Thompson, Ed Bickert, Gene Dinovi, Ruby Braff, Terry Clarke
Jazz - Lançado por Sackville em 10/09/1999
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Out of the Past
Don Thompson, Terry Clarke, Ed Bickert
Free Jazz & Avant-Garde - Lançado por Sackville em 21/02/2006
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Opus D'amour
Jazz - Lançado por Sackville em 01/10/1994
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Look for the Silver Lining
Jazz - Lançado por Triplet Records em 04/09/2013
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Tranquility
Jazz - Lançado por Cornerstone Records Inc. em 01/12/2013
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One Take: Volume Three
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por Alma Records em 19/06/2007
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Bells... Now and Then
Contemporary Jazz - Lançado por Modica Music Ltd em 01/11/2023
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JMOG
Don Thompson, Joe LaBarbera, Neil Swainson, Pat LaBarbera
Jazz - Lançado por Sackville em 25/12/1999
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