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In 1962 he joined the Hall Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band in Minneapolis and remained with the band for twenty years. From 1974–1986, he was a regular and the original pianist on the radio show A Prairie Home Companion. [1] [2] Since the 1960s, he led the Butch Thompson Trio. [3] In the 1970s, Thompson's recordings gained popularity in Europe.
King of Jazz: Paul Whiteman; King of the Jazz Guitar: Django Reinhardt; King of the Jukebox: Louis Jordan; King of Swing: Benny Goodman a.k.a. "the Patriarch of the Clarinet", "the Professor", "Swing's Senior Statesman" Klook-Mop or Klook: Kenny Clarke; Knife (The): Pepper Adams
This is an alphabetized list of musicians notable for playing or having played jazz piano. The piano has been an integral part of the jazz idiom since its inception, in both solo and ensemble settings. Its role is multifaceted due largely to the instrument's combined melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic capabilities. [1
Stride jazz piano, often shortened to stride, is a jazz piano style that arose from ragtime players. ... Other prominent stride jazz pianists are Butch Thompson, ...
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"Jitterbug Waltz" is a 1942 jazz composition by Fats Waller. Initially recorded the same year by his jazz combo, Fats Waller and His Rhythm, it has been performed and recorded by numerous musicians, including Art Tatum, Erroll Garner, Chet Atkins, Vince Guaraldi, Butch Thompson, Al Hirt, [1] Eric Dolphy, [2] and David Murray.
Doesn’t matter if it’s a piano. Doesn’t matter if it’s a drum kit. It’s your nemesis when you hear it 37 times a day. Amazon. 17. Talking Minion Toys.
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