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But the Chester Thompson who played with Tower of Power (whose "classic" drummer was Dave Garibaldi) is an organist, and is the same one who make "Powerhouse". He's also played w/Santana.

To confuse matters further, Chester Thompson the drummer had a stint with Weather Report, but it's Chester thompson the organist who plays on the recently released Santana/Shorter album on which at least one tune ("Elegant People") that Chester Thompson the drummer had orignally played on.

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I believe these are two different Chester Thompsons. One is a drummer, the other an organist, who made the "Powerhouse" album.

Haven't played it in a while. Thanks for the reminder. It's great!

MG

Maybe you meant to say "I believe there are two different Chester Thompsons"...? :)

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But the Chester Thompson who played with Tower of Power (whose "classic" drummer was Dave Garibaldi) is an organist, and is the same one who make "Powerhouse". He's also played w/Santana.

To confuse matters further, Chester Thompson the drummer had a stint with Weather Report, but it's Chester thompson the organist who plays on the recently released Santana/Shorter album on which at least one tune ("Elegant People") that Chester Thompson the drummer had orignally played on.

Thanks - I didn't know he'd played with ToP and Santana. Thought the only recording he'd made was "Powerhouse".

MG

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Chester Thompson's best Tower of Power work is considered classic, perhaps even iconic, in certain circles.

:tup Damn Straight!!!

Unfortunately, that bastard CT also stole my bike when I was twelve, and then killed my grandma with her own cane! :angry:

Never knew she was impaired. :mellow:

Oops! I was thinking about THIS CT. My humble apologies to Mr. Thompson, fine organist and humanitarian. ;)

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