Rob Thompson Trio

BIOGRAPHY
Rob Thompson began playing piano at age six, and started exploring jazz in his teens. After attending Grant MacEwan Community College and the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Rob began performing professionally around Western Canada and abroad. He has studied privately with Joanne Brackeen, D. D. Jackson, and John Stetch. Rob has also been honoured to play as a sideman with artists like Slide Hampton, Hugh Fraser, and P.J. Perry, among others.
He counts many jazz greats among his influences, including Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Brad Mehldau, and Jacky Terrasson. Rob¹s playing is considered modern, energetic, inspired, and accessible. His most recent recording is his debut CD 'You and I' (2007).