Jazz Articles about Enrique Thompson

About Enrique Thompson

Radio & Podcasts

Enrique Thompson, Artemis, and Mehmet Ali Sanlikol

by Jerome Wilson
May 28, 2025

This wide-ranging program of modern jazz features work from Enrique Thompson, Gerry Gibbs, Artemis, Marc Ribot, Houston Person, and Mehmet Ali Sanlikol. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextet “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Houston Person “Minton's" from The Melody Lingers On (HighNote) 00:55 Gerry Gibbs “Take It From Me" from Songs From My Father (Whaling City Sound) 5:29 Eden Bareket Trio “Baccatum" from Night ...

Album Review

Enrique Thompson & Revirado Project: Song for Someone - Canción para Alguien

Read "Song for Someone - Canción para Alguien" reviewed by La-Faithia White

by La-Faithia White
May 22, 2025

Enrique Thompson is a saxophonist, composer and producer whose music bridges jazz, tango and global influences. His early exposure to classical music, Argentine folk traditions, Latin American sounds and artists like The Beatles and Joan Manuel Serrat shaped his eclectic musical identity. Born in the Argentine countryside, at 10 years old he began playing saxophone and, by 12, was immersed in classical training at the conservatory. At 14, he experienced his first jam session with professional musicians. In 2012, he ...