Don Thompson (musician)
- Origin
- Powell River
- Born
- 1940
- Genres
- jazz
- Labels
- Justin Time Records
Biography
Donald Winston Thompson, OC (born January 18, 1940) is a Canadian jazz musician who plays double bass, piano, and vibes. Thompson's career as a performer, recording artist, producer, session musician, and music educator has lasted for over 50 years. One of his best-known musical associations was his membership in Paul Desmond's "Toronto Quartet" from 1974 to 1976, alongside Ed Bickert and Jerry Fuller. He also worked for several years in the 1970s and 1980s with guitarist Jim Hall and was a member of Rob McConnell's Boss Brass for more than two decades starting in the late 1960s. Since 2005, Thompson has arranged and performed on all of singer Diana Panton's albums. He has been a fixture on the Toronto jazz scene since the late 1960s after moving from British Columbia.
Highlights
- Member of Paul Desmond's "Toronto Quartet" (1974-1976)
- Appeared on over 200 records as a backing musician
- Member of Rob McConnell's Boss Brass for over 20 years
- Arranged and performed on all of Diana Panton's albums since 2005
Discography
- Love Song for a Virgo Lady / The Old Man and the Child1970
- Ruby Braff with the Ed Bickert Trio1979
- Tuxedo Junction1980
- Saturday Night Function1981
- Bluesprint1983
- Witchcraft1991
- Three for the Road1997
- At the Garden Party2004
- George Shearing at Home2013
- Bounce2017
- Distant Bells - Mostly Ballads - Remembering Bill Evans2018
- Yesterdays
- Quartet
- Bells
- Days Gone By
- Circles
Awards
- 🏆officier de l'Ordre du Canada
FAQ
How old is Don Thompson?
Don Thompson was born in 1940.
Where is Don Thompson from?
Don Thompson is from Powell River, Canada.
What genre of music does Don Thompson play?
Don Thompson plays jazz music.
What are his biggest hits?
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Love Song for a Virgo Lady / The Old Man and the Child' (1970) and 'Bluesprint' (1983).
Has he won any awards?
Yes, Don Thompson has been named an officer of the Order of Canada.
How long has he been active?
Don Thompson has been active in music for over 50 years.
