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Chester Thompson (keyboardist, "CT", Chester D. Thompson) Chester "CT" Thompson is an American keyboardist known primarily for his Hammond organ work as a member of the bands Tower of Power and Santana, and as a solo artist (Albums: "Powerhouse" and "Mixology"). Chester Thompson was a teenager playing organ in church when he first heard the jazz organ giant Jimmy Smith. Inspired by Smith's groundbreaking technique he began playing in clubs, mostly in the bebop style. Thompson has won a dozen Grammy and Latin Grammy awards for his keyboard work with Tower of Power (10 years) and Santana (26 years). He home is in Millbrae CA.

Category:Hard bop organists