Charles Thompson

By Charles L. Latimer

May 12, 1999 at 12:00 am

Audio By Carbonatix

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Detroit jazz musicians believe in nurturing their young. For years, drummer Charles Thompson has travelled in the hip pocket of jazz masters, such as Teddy Harris. Thompson wails with the ferocity of Roy Haynes, but when he really starts to swing he plays like the spirit of Art Blakey possesses his sticks.