Rich Thompson - Less Is More - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Generations is a trio comprised of musicians spanning a 30-year age difference. Their musical connection, transcending age and experience, is readily apparent as the trio applies their spin to jazz standards, such as Blues Connotation and I Hear a Rhapsody, and modern originals. Veteran drummer Rich Thompson teams with pianist Chris Ziemba, winner of the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, and bassist Miles Brown to contribute a dynamic and swinging new recording to the great piano trio lexicon.InchRich Thompson was the power that drove the Basie SoundInch - the Boston Globe.

Stig Westerberg - Symphony 1 Op 3 / Symphony 4 Op 14 [COMPACT DISCS] date 12/01/1995

... full of delightful group dynamics and individual virtuosity. Thompson leads his quartet with a relaxed confidence and impeccable dexterity... - ALL ABOUT JAZZ. With several Origin releases featuring mainstream heavyweights, young up-and-comers, and chordless trio explorations with his Trio East and Triocity groups, drummer Rich Thompson has covered vast musical ground. Here, Thompson teams with his bandmate from trumpeter Byron Stripling's band, pianist/organist Bobby Floyd, guitarist Corey Christiansen and bassist Peter Chwazik for an organic, grooving session covering originals, seldom heard classics such as Sonny Rollins' InchWhy Don't I,Inch and John Scofield's InchGray & Visceral,Inch to new takes on three beloved standards including InchA Flower is a Lovesome Thing.Inch Inch... a study in purposeful orchestration... Inch - Modern Drummer