Rich Thompson (jazz drums) BME from University of Oklahoma; MM from Eastman. Various clinics, recordings, and performances in Europe, Japan, Newfoundland, Thailand, and the U.S. Drum set chairman, NYSSMA. Also toured with Count Basie Orchestra, Marion McPartland, James Williams and toured and recorded with Eastman Jazz Faculty. For more information visit www.RichThompson.net. -Faculty member at Eastman (1996-).