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Thomas Chapin
A versatile multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and composer, in the 80s and 90s, Chapin led a trio performing his own music playing in New York City’s downtown scene, and at festivals and clubs around the world. An outstanding composer of larger works as well, he sometimes augmented the trio with strings and horn ensembles.
Though leukemia tragically ended his life in 1998 at age 40, Thomas Chapin left behind a legacy of many excellent albums and performances, and a reputation as one of jazz’s more extraordinary musicians and one of the few musicians to exist in both the worlds of the downtown, experimentalist scene and mainstream jazz. He continues to be a highly influential and inspirational force to those who knew him and to those who continue to know him through his music and example.
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- Toronto 1997: A Suite for Thomas Chapin by Javier AQ Ortiz
- Night Bird Song by David Adler
- Night Bird Song by Glenn Astarita
April 09, 2018
Night Bird Song: The Incandescent Life Of Thomas Chapin On iTunes,...
March 03, 2017
Jazz At Lincoln Center To Screen Acclaimed Thomas Chapin Film on...
September 01, 2016
Monterey Jazz Festival 2016 Brings The Late Thomas Chapin Full Circle
March 04, 2016
Musicians, Music Fans -- Join Us At A Free Screening Of The New Thomas...
August 06, 2015
Sneak Peek For Thomas Chapin Film At Litchfield Jazz Fest
December 11, 2014
Thomas Chapin Film Project Ends Europe Filming At The Famous Bimhuis In...
March 10, 2014
Thomas Chapin Film Project Adds Second Round Of Filming
April 03, 2013
Thomas Chapin Film Success At Kickstarter.com Nets $51,552 In 45-day...
February 18, 2013
Thomas Chapin: New Jazz Film Goes to Kickstarter.com for Global...
March 02, 2013
Enter the "Night Bird Song: The Thomas Chapin Story" Giveaway at All...
March 09, 2012
Celebrating the Anniversary of Thomas Chapin's Birthday - 55th Year
August 04, 2011
William Hooker Duets with Thomas Chapin! "Crossing Points" Documents...
May 11, 2011
William Hooker and Thomas Chapin - Crossing Points (Nobusiness, 2011)
January 20, 2009
Thomas Chapin - Alive (8-CD Boxed Set) - More Found!
January 23, 2008
Lift Off! Remembering Thomas Chapin - Concerts Mark Decade Since the...
March 09, 2007
Thomas Chapin: Remembering a Force
June 27, 2006
New Thomas Chapin Trio Live CD "Ride" Available Today
May 10, 2006
New Thomas Chapin Trio Live CD Coming in June on Playscape
January 06, 2004
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