# Event Details - **Event Name**: Chester Thompson and Friends - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us on May 16th for an unforgettable evening with Chester Thompson and Friends at the Nashville Jazz Workshop!About this EventChester Thompson and FriendsSaturday, May 16th, 7:30 PMNashville Jazz WorkshopNashville Jazz Workshop is proud to present Chester Thompson and Friends, an unforgettable evening featuring one of the most celebrated drummers in the world alongside some of Nashville's most gifted jazz musicians. The show takes place Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 PM at The Nashville Jazz Workshop.Chester Thompson's career spans decades and continents. Known worldwide for his decades-long tenure with Genesis and Phil Collins, with whom he shared stages on some of the largest tours in rock history, Thompson has also brought his extraordinary musicianship to landmark recordings and performances with Frank Zappa, Weather Report, Santana, Freddie Hubbard, Ahmad Jamal, John Fogerty, Michael McDonald, Keb' Mo', and Taj Mahal, among others. His 2018 work on the Grammy Award-winning album TajMo stands as one of his most recent milestones.But Nashville is home, and Thompson's roots here run deep. For over two decades he has been a fixture in the local jazz community, teaching, recording, and performing. He served as Adjunct Professor of drum set at Belmont University from 1998 to 2018 and is a longtime faculty presence at Nashville Jazz Workshop itself. In 2008, he received the Sabian Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), one of the highest honors in percussion. His trio albums Approved (2013) and Simpler Times (2015) both charted in the JazzWeek Top 10, and his most recent release, Wake-Up Call, showcases the restless creative energy that has defined his career for half a century.Joining Thompson for this special evening are three of the region's most accomplished musicians:Chris Walters, piano — A New Orleans-born pianist, singer, and composer who cut his teeth as Music Director for Barbara Mandrell before spending years as pianist with the band Alabama. Walters has toured with JD Souther, The Alison Brown Quartet, The Peter Mayer Group, and The Jeff Coffin Mu'tet, and has performed with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. His albums include the Grammy-nominated Whisper & Howl (2019). He studied jazz at Webster University in St. Louis, where he was later recognized as a notable alumnus in DownBeat magazine.Brian Allen, bass — One of Nashville's most in-demand recording and touring bassists, Allen has performed and recorded with an extraordinarily wide range of artists including Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Dolly Parton, Keb' Mo', Beth Hart, Miranda Lambert, Robben Ford, and John Scofield, among many others. He received his degree from Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, where he later spent a decade on staff. He was nominated Bass Player of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in 2018.Don Aliquo, saxophone — A Pittsburgh native now firmly rooted in Nashville, Aliquo is a saxophonist, educator, and recording artist who brings deep jazz lineage to everything he plays. He studied at Berklee College of Music alongside drummer Jeff Watts, performed with the Tommy Dorsey and Buddy Rich bands, and has recorded with vibraphonist Gary Burton and bassist Rufus Reid. Currently Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at Middle Tennessee State University, Aliquo is a Conn-Selmer and Vandoren artist whose playing has taken him across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and China."Chester Thompson is one of those rare musicians who has truly done it all — from the biggest rock stages on the planet to the most intimate jazz rooms," said Max Abrams, Executive and Artistic Director of Nashville Jazz Workshop. "This is a chance to see him in the setting where his artistry truly shines, alongside musicians who are the best Nashville has to offer." - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/chester-thompson-and-friends/100001987122640309 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Workshops, Art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.4, max: 38.16, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nashville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Nashville Jazz Workshop - **lat**: 36.1806186 - **long**: -86.804184 - **full address**: Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan Street, Nashville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Chester Thompson and Friends - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/197b628ab3b777ba2e112c373b5dd7fa1f0d2e68f0d87f31fd2e8a0cbaecc0ee-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfdfdfd-gmir.jpg?v=1775844282 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Chester Thompson and Friends being held? - **A:** Chester Thompson and Friends takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan Street, Nashville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Chester Thompson and Friends? - **A:** Ticket prices for Chester Thompson and Friends range from USD 22 to USD 38 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityReserved SeatingUSD 38 + USD 3 feeAvailableSmallUSD 22 + USD 2 feeAvailableMediumUSD 22 + USD 2 feeAvailableLargeUSD 22 + USD 2 feeAvailableXLUSD 22 + USD 2 feeAvailableXXLUSD 22 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Chester Thompson and Friends? - **A:** Chester Thompson and Friends is organized by Nashville Jazz Workshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Nashville Jazz Workshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Nashville Jazz Workshop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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Countless musicians, amateur to professional, and ardent jazz fans have expanded their skills and appreciation for this distinct American art form by playing in NJW ensembles and studying in NJW classrooms. Local and national jazz artists are presented in the Jazz Cave, an acclaimed listening room. As a nonprofit organization, NJW’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through jazz eduction and performance. Located in the Neuhoff Complex for the past 20 years, NJW is moving to a new home at 1012 Buchanan Street in 2021. For further information, contact the Nashville Jazz Workshop at 615-242-JAZZ (5299). www.nashvillejazz.org." } ] } ] ```