(Soul-Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz-Funk, Hammond Organ) Chester 'CT' Thompson - Mixology - 2012, MP3 tracks, 320 kbps

органист, участник бэндов Santana и Tower of Power

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Chester Thompson started to play piano at the age of 5. After High School he played at local Oklahoma bands until joining Rudy Johnson Trio at the age of 19. In 1973 he was heard by a member of Tower Of Power and was asked to join the band. Next 10 years he played with them until joining Santana's band in 1983.

Release Date Dec 11, 2012
Editorial Reviews
Earthy, energetic & exciting - The musical style of organist / keyboardist Chester Thompson will take you for a ride! "Medallion" & "Sista Strut" display infectious dance rhythms and patented bottom end prowess. "Miracle", featuring Tower Of Power bandmate Ron E. Beck, pulls the heartstrings & his interpretation of the classic "You Leave Me Breathless" shows that emotion reigns supreme in the contemporary world of Chester Thompson. With Howard Wiley on saxophone, Barry Finnerty & Chris Cain on guitar, Mike Clark & Brian Collier on drums, Joel Behrman on brass and Kenneth Nash on percussion. http://www.amazon.com/Mixology-Chester-Thompson/dp/B009JI4I5W

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Release Date Dec 11, 2012
Producer Chester Thompson; Pete Fallico
Engineer Adam Munoz
Recording Time 67 minutes
Mixology album Product Description
Mixology album by Chester Thompson Keyboards was released Dec 11, 2012 on the Doodlin label. Earthy, energetic & exciting - The musical style of organist / keyboardist Chester Thompson will take you for a ride! "Medallion" & "Sista Strut" display infectious dance rhythms and patented bottom end prowess. "Miracle", featuring Tower Of Power bandmate Ron E Mixology music CDs. Beck, pulls the heartstrings & his interpretation of the classic "You Leave Me Breathless" shows that emotion reigns supreme in the contemporary world of Chester Thompson Mixology songs. With Howard Wiley on saxophone, Barry Finnerty & Chris Cain on guitar, Mike Clark & Brian Collier on drums, Joel Behrman on brass and Kenneth Nash on percussion Mixology album. Audio Mixers: Ken Lee ; Adam Muсoz Mixology CD music. Liner Note Author: Pete Fallico. Recording information: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA (03/28/2012-06/02/2012); San Jose, CA (03/28/2012-06/02/2012); Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA (08/24/2011); San Jose, CA (08/24/2011). Photographers: Pete Fallico; Chuck Gee. http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8832930

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While many media outlets are putting 2012 "to bed" for the next month, WEMU hosts continue to discover exciting new music to keep you grooving in 2013. One of our recent discoveries is "Mixology" by veteran jazz organist Chester "CT" Thompson.
Originally from Oklahoma and starting out as a church pianist and organist, Chester "CT" Thompson left at age 19 to play with Los Angeles jazz legend, saxophonist Rudolph Johnson. When Johnson's band disbanded in 1969, Chester re-located to San Francisco and became an integral part of the city's explosive music scene leading to a significant stint as the funky keyboard wizard for the horn extravaganza, Tower Of Power. Thompson had a little down time in 1983, but that was short-lived as Carlos Santana recruited this very flexible musician to bring added fire, depth and jazz feel to his band. He would power the Santana band for the next 16 years. After leaving Santana's ensemble in 2009, Thompson began to work on this project which we now are savoring. No wonder WEMU hosts are using verbiage such as "long overdue" as they describe "Mixology" to you.
As with every disc that makes our "Sweet 16", "Mixology" by Chester Thompson has our highest recommendation. It is special not only because of Thompson's inspiration and improvisation, but many of his sidemen deserve greater attention such as saxophonist Howard Wiley, guitarists Barry Finnerty and Chris Cain and percussionist Kenneth Nash. Another reason this disc tops the list is because the song choices cover all the bases: from sensuous ballads to burning, danceable originals such as "Medallion" and "Sista Strut" to soul-jazz organ treatments of hard-bop classics "The Moontrane" and "Speak No Evil". We encourage you to seek out "Mixology" by Chester "CT" Thompson. The other titles on the Sweet 16 are also worthwhile listening. Along with Chester "CT" Thompson, 8 other brand new recordings made the grade, including Michigan musicians Walter White and Bea B and The Axxmann. It's another great list thanks to you, the WEMU listener - interested in the best jazz, blues, world and roots music! By Linda Yohn (http://wemu.org/post/organist-chester-ct-thompson-tops-sweet-16)

Album Credits
Chester Thompson Primary Artist, Hammond Organ
Chris Cain Guitar, Vocals
Mike Clark Drums
Kenneth Nash Percussion
Brian Collier Drums
Barry Finnerty Guitar
Dr. Lonnie Smith Hammond Organ
Ron E. Beck Drums
Howard Wiley Tenor Saxophone
Joel Behrman Trombone, Trumpet
Technical Credits
George Benson Composer
Woody Shaw Composer
Wayne Shorter Composer
Stanley Turrentine Composer
B.B. King Composer
Ken Lee Mastering
Adam Munoz Engineer
Chester Thompson Composer, Producer
Pete Fallico Producer, Liner Notes, Executive Producer
Frederick Hollander Composer
Adrian Wong Engineer, Mastering
R. Freed Composer
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mixology-chester-thompson/25273707

LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD - CARLOS SANTANA, JOHN McLAUGHLIN
CARLOS SANTANA
"Hymns for Peace"
Live at Montreux 2004
JOHN McLAUGHLIN: Guitar
WAYNE SHORTER: Saxophone
HERBIE HANCOCK: Piano
CHICK COREA: Keyboards
BENNY RIETVELD: Bass
CARLOS SANTANA: Guitar
SALVADOR SANTANA: Piano, Keyboards
RAVI COLTRANE: Saxophone
BILL ORTIZ: Trumpet
KARL PERAZZO: Percussion, Timbales
RAUL REKOW: Conga, Percussion
CHESTER THOMPSON: Keyboards
GERARDO VELEZ: Percussion
HAL MILLER: Liner Notes
SYLVER LOGAN SHARP: Vocals
CLAUDE NOBS: Liner Notes
CHERIE MITCHELL: Keyboards
IDRISSA DIOP: Percussion, Vocals
NILE RODGERS: Guitar
DENNIS CHAMBERS: Drums
JEFF CRESSMAN: Trombone
MYRON DOVE: Guitar
PATTI AUSTIN: Vocals
OMAR HAKIM: Percussion

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Squib Cakes with The Chester Thompson Quartet LIVE

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Jazz Organ Fellowship Tribute 2011 Chester Thompson Squib Cakes
This is an excerpt from our third annual Jazz Organ Fellowship Tribute held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California on August 24, 2011. Chester Thompson plays his signature 'Squib Cakes' with Barry Finnerty, Howard Wiley and Ron E. Beck

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Chester Thompson Live 2012 - Monterey Jazz Festival 55