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| coming events & concert |
| BOB THOMPSON QUARTET |
[ VISIT ARTIST WEBSITE ]
EVENT: BOB THOMPSON QUARTET
DATE: 12/5/2008
COVER: $7 advance/$7 day of show ages 18+
DOORS OPEN: 8:00 pm
INFO:
EVENT: BOB THOMPSON QUARTET
DATE: 12/5/2008
COVER: $7 advance/$7 day of show ages 18+
DOORS OPEN: 8:00 pm
INFO:
During a professional career that's spanned more than 30 years, Thompson's music has communicated
with audiences around the globe.
From his early days with the Modern Jazz Interpreters to an acclaimed series of solo albums on labels
like Capitol and Ichiban to his latest work with his five-member Bob Thompson Unit, Thompson has won
the respect and praise of jazz critics and fans alike. With appearances on BET, the internationally-
broadcast public radio show Mountain Stage and several tours abroad, he's been a visible presence in
the jazz world for more than 30 years. For the past eleven years Bob’s holiday jazz show “Joy To The
World”, has been broadcast nationally on Public Radio International.
“ Homeland”, the Bob Thompson Unit’s latest release on colortones.com is a collection of exciting
contemporary pieces written by Thompson and drummer Tim Courts. This new CD, which also contains
a soulful rendition of George Gershwin’s “Summertime”, was tracked live at Legends in Charleston,
West Virginia, where the band performs every Tuesday night when they are in town. “I wanted to
capture the live energy of this group on a recording,” Thompson says. “There is a special magic that
occurs when we are playing for a live audience in an intimate setting.”
Charleston, West Virginia is home for the members of the Bob Thompson Unit. In addition to Tim Courts
on drums, the band includes Saxophonist, Doug Payne, Bassist, Chris Allen, and Guitarist Ryan
Kennedy.
Thompson's music has always been as warm and inviting as a cup of cocoa on a winter day, without
leaving a too-sweet aftertaste. His solo piano album called "I'll Take Romance," is proof, with its lovely,
lyrical renderings of jazz standards like "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Laura." But after hearing
Thompson's piano prowess on "I'll Take Romance" -- or on any of his numerous other recordings -- you
might be surprised to learn how hard Thompson tried to avoid the keyboard as a kid. Though there was
always a piano in his home in Jamaica, N.Y., Thompson had little interest in learning how to play it.
with audiences around the globe.
From his early days with the Modern Jazz Interpreters to an acclaimed series of solo albums on labels
like Capitol and Ichiban to his latest work with his five-member Bob Thompson Unit, Thompson has won
the respect and praise of jazz critics and fans alike. With appearances on BET, the internationally-
broadcast public radio show Mountain Stage and several tours abroad, he's been a visible presence in
the jazz world for more than 30 years. For the past eleven years Bob’s holiday jazz show “Joy To The
World”, has been broadcast nationally on Public Radio International.
“ Homeland”, the Bob Thompson Unit’s latest release on colortones.com is a collection of exciting
contemporary pieces written by Thompson and drummer Tim Courts. This new CD, which also contains
a soulful rendition of George Gershwin’s “Summertime”, was tracked live at Legends in Charleston,
West Virginia, where the band performs every Tuesday night when they are in town. “I wanted to
capture the live energy of this group on a recording,” Thompson says. “There is a special magic that
occurs when we are playing for a live audience in an intimate setting.”
Charleston, West Virginia is home for the members of the Bob Thompson Unit. In addition to Tim Courts
on drums, the band includes Saxophonist, Doug Payne, Bassist, Chris Allen, and Guitarist Ryan
Kennedy.
Thompson's music has always been as warm and inviting as a cup of cocoa on a winter day, without
leaving a too-sweet aftertaste. His solo piano album called "I'll Take Romance," is proof, with its lovely,
lyrical renderings of jazz standards like "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Laura." But after hearing
Thompson's piano prowess on "I'll Take Romance" -- or on any of his numerous other recordings -- you
might be surprised to learn how hard Thompson tried to avoid the keyboard as a kid. Though there was
always a piano in his home in Jamaica, N.Y., Thompson had little interest in learning how to play it.
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