Eddie Thompson

Musical Artist

1925 – 1986

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Who was Eddie Thompson?

Eddie Thompson b. London 31 May 1925, d. 6 November 1986 was a British jazz pianist.

After studying at the same school for the blind as George Shearing, Thompson recorded with Victor Feldman in the late 1940s. In the 1950s he worked with Tony Crombie, Vic Ash, Freddy Randall and Tommy Whittle and was house pianist at Ronnie Scott’s from 1959-1960. From 1962 to 1972 he lived and worked in the USA. He led his own trio featuring Len Skeat and Martin Drew, and which recorded an album with Spike Robinson. Thompson also formed a duo with Roger Kellaway.

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Born
May 31, 1925
London
Also known as
  • Thompson, Eddie
Died
Nov 6, 1986
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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