Chester Thompson
Any self-respecting prog fan or percussionist will immediately recognize the name, Chester Thompson. Aside from being an accomplished solo artist, founder of the jazzy Chester Thompson Trio, and a musical educator, he has worked with a wide swath of musical luminaries. His CV might as well be a who's who of the past 50 years. These are just a select few of the better-known artists with whom he has shared a stage and/or recording studio.
- Genesis
- Phil Collins
- Steve Hackett
- Tony Banks
- Fire Merchants
- Frank Zappa
- The Mothers of Inventions
- Santana
- Weather Report
- Ben E. King
- The Pointer Sisters
- The Bee Gees
In 2020, Chester joined the Australian prog collective, Unitopia with whom he toured Europe and headlined US festival, ProgStock, in 2023.
His third solo album, "Wake-Up Call" will be released on January 31, 2024.