Dave Thompson

Dave Thompson began as a gigging guitarist in the late 80s and is currently playing for Juno-winners Kellylee Evans and Susan Aglukark. Dave has performed in jazz festivals, clubs and concert venues across Canada and the USA, while continuing a presence on the local scene.

Dave studied jazz composition (with Herb Pomeroy) and guitar at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and has worked in concert halls, festivals, summer resorts, clubs, musical theatre, radio and TV, as well as on many recordings as a sideman, producer or arranger.

Dave has opened for George Benson, Richard Bona, Chris Botti and others as a member of Kellylee Evans’ group, and has toured extensively, including concerts in every province and territory Canada (including Nunavut) and in several US states.

Recent local performance experiences include the Waterloo Jazz Room, Registry Theatre, Stratford Festival and Drayton Theatres. Dave also adjudicates for the Kiwanis Festival.

Dave teaches privately in his studio and also as an adjunct professor of music at Heritage College in Cambridge, Ontario. With years of recording experience, and with his own “Studio Indigo,” he has played, engineered, produced and arranged on many releases and demo projects.

Dave credits former bandleader Kenny Munshaw with much of his early experience and development as a working musician. His guitar and writing influences include Joe Pass, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Alex Lifeson, Duke Ellington, Reg Schwager, Joni Mitchell, Wes Montgomery, Gil Evans, Sting, George Benson, Lyle Lovett and many more.

Specialties: guitarist, vocalist, teacher, writer, producer, arranger, engineer

Owner of Thompsongs

Adjunct Professor at Heritage College and Seminary 2010 – Present

Education: Berklee College of Music 1987 – 1990

Wilfrid Laurier University 1986 – 1987