Tony Thompson JAZZ

Last year Tony studied organ because of his regard for sacred choral music and Gregorian chant.  After intense studying he achieved his certification for service playing.  Tony's efforts and understanding of the organ has given him a high regard for…

Tony will be doing a tour this summer in northern New England.  Jazz appreciation is reigns in this region and Tony and Debbie will present their Smooth Jazz peppered with Funk and R&B at various venues.  

The Tony Thompson Trio is performing this Friday, Oct. 21st at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC. Fayetteville has been the home of much jazz in recent years. Tony performed there in the Second Annual NC Jazz and Wine Festival…

Tony Thompson on Keys and Ernie Donnadelle on bass. This duo is called the Solstice Project. We begin playing at Chatham Street Cafe around 6:00 PM. The music will be contemporary jazz. This is a great cafe with an…

The Calvin Edwards Trio is coming to Yanceys on April Fools Day. This is the classic jazz organ trio with Calvin back from Japan on guitar. On organ Tony Thompson, and on drums Motown veteran Chuck Leornard. Calvin Edwards…

Tony Thompson is playing solo piano tonight at Artspace downtown Raleigh. Artspace is a big gallery and workspace for many area visual artists. It is located at 200 North Davie St., Raleigh. Artspace opens its doors tonight as part of…

This has been an amazing year. It was my honor to appear on local TV a couple of times serving as keyboard player for Moments Notice of Raleigh. We were also featured on a PBS broadcast which can be found…

Cindy Bradley won Best New Artist award in the Jazz Hall of Fame Awards in Chicago over the weekend! Cindy plays from time to time with Pieces of A Dream. Her band played just recently on Oct. 22nd at Club…

We had a great show with Cindy Bradley on Oct. 22 at Ambience Club in Fayetteville. The group was made up of 3 musicians from North Carolina and 3 from New York. The program featured songs from Cindy's first CD…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2e0nM2t5C8 check out above Youtube clip featuring Tony with Sam Hunter and Aaron Turner

UNC TV recently interviewed me for an upcoming episode of North Carolina weekend. This was in connection with an appearance at Yancy's sharing the stage with Raleigh's own Moments Notice. Bobby Moody, leader of Moments Notice is also…

Today on WRAL TV's Spiritual Awakenings the Jazz Mass Quintet is performing a half hour of jazz and otherwise inspirational music. I am playing keyboards in this group. Also featured is Sam Hunter on percussion, Bobby Moody on Sax, Ernie…