Chester Thompson

American drummer

Born: 11 December 1948
Baltimore
Country: United States
Active: 1970–
Discography: 6 albums

Biography

Chester Thompson is a jazz musician who plays drum kit, musical keyboard, Hammond organ and voice. Chester Thompson was born on 11 December 1948 in Baltimore. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and progressive rock. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “A joyful noise” (1999) to “Wake Up Call” (2023).

Chester Thompson (born December 11, 1948) is an American drummer best known for his tenures with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, Weather Report, Santana, Genesis, and Phil Collins. Thompson has performed with his jazz group, the Chester Thompson Trio, since 2011.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

A joyful noise 1999

Approved 2013

Simpler Times 2015

Live at Drums ’n’ Percussion Paderborn 2017 · Live

Steppin 2019

Wake Up Call 2023

Also plays on

Albums where Chester Thompson is credited as a sideman

1975	One Size Fits All — Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention	drums (drum set)
1975	Bongo Fury — Frank Zappa / Captain Beefheart / The Mothers	drums (drum set)
1978	Studio Tan — Frank Zappa	drums (drum set)
1979	Sleep Dirt — Frank Zappa	drums (drum set), membranophone

Member of

The Mothers of Invention 1964– · American rock band

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Chester Thompson play?

Chester Thompson is known for playing drum kit, musical keyboard, Hammond organ and voice.

When and where was Chester Thompson born?

Chester Thompson was born 11 December 1948 in Baltimore.

What are Chester Thompson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include A joyful noise (1999), Approved (2013), Simpler Times (2015), Live at Drums ’n’ Percussion Paderborn (2017) and Steppin (2019).

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