Ross Tompkins
Ross Tompkins, born on May 13, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, was an American jazz
pianist. He attended the New England Conservatory of Music before moving to New
York City, where he began his professional career working with notable musicians
such as Kai Winding and Eric Dolphy. In 1971, Tompkins relocated to Los Angeles
and joined The Tonight Show Band led by Doc Severinsen on The Tonight Show
Starring Johnny Carson, a role he maintained until Carson's retirement in 1992.
During the second half of the 1970s, Tompkins recorded several albums as a
leader for Concord Jazz, including ...
It Had to Be YouPlas Johnson, Ross Tompkins, Paul Humphrey and Richard Simon
Evening Delight
5:18
I Don't Want to Walk Without YouRoss Tompkins
6:54
It Had to Be YouHerb Ellis, Freddie Green, Jake Hanna, Ross Tompkins and Ray Brown
Rhythm Willie
4:05
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Ross Tompkins
5:25
Stars Fell on AlabamaRoss Tompkins
4:38
Younger Than SpringtimeRoss Tompkins
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