Don Thompson Quartet

The Quartet's performance is accompanied by a workshop/clinic from 4-5:15pm at the Long & McQuade Music Education Centre. Please see the workshop tab for more info. The Don Thompson Quartet combines a respect for the traditions of great jazz music with the forward thinking originality of the great innovators. Pianist/vibraphonist/composer Don Thompson, and drummer Terry Clarke have been musical partners for over 40 years and both hold well-earned legendary status in Canada and around the world. They have appeared together with renowned groups such as the John Handy Quintet, Jim Hall Trio, Boss Brass, Sonny Greenwich and many others. Individually they have appeared with Kenny Wheeler, Art Farmer, Milt Jackson, Helen Merrill, Renee Rosnes and countless others. In 2006, Don was recognized for his lifetime contribution to music with a special tribute concert in Toronto, featuring Dave Holland, Jim Hall, John Handy, Terry Clarke and Phil Dwyer. This was a fitting recognition for over 40 years as a world-class musician and educator. In 1982 during his early years as a teacher at the famed Banff Centre jazz program Don came into contact with Phil Dwyer and Jim Vivian. Phil and Jim ... more...