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Chester
Thompson
PRIMARY INSTRUMENT(S):
Drum Programmer
Drums
Electronic Percussion
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT(S):
TYPE OF WORK DESIRED:
TOURINGRECORDING
CLUB GIGS
PRIVATE PARTIES
TEACHING MUSIC LESSONS
Other
CHART READING/WRITING SKILLS :
Number Charts:
WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
Chord Chart:
WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
HOME STUDIO :
Home Studio:Yes
No
ENGINEER :
Engineer:Yes
No
ADDITIONAL SKILLS :
Additional Skiills:PRODUCER
ARRANGER
BAND LEADER
ROAD MANAGER
Other
Description:
I play drums and also program drums. My approach is to play the music I have been called to play, not to impose my will on the music. My job is to serve the composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, jam session leader, front person, etc, musically to the best of my ability.
Web Links :
Website Link : http://www.chesterthompson.com
Facebook Link : http://Facebook.com/chesterthompson
Resume / Bio:
Recorded or toured with:
Ben E. King
Jack McDuff
Frank Zappa
Weather Report
Pointer Sisters
The Wiz
Genesis
Phil Collins
Ron Kenoly
Freddie Hubbard
Ahmad Jamal
Santana
Beegees
Curtis Mayfield
John Fogerty