Walter Thompson (composer)

Walter Thompson
Born (1952-05-31) May 31, 1952 (age 72)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genresexperimental music, avant-garde jazz, free jazz, free improvisation
Occupations
  • Composer
  • musician
  • educator
Instrument(s)Piano, woodwinds, percussion
Years active1974–present
LabelsDane Records, Newport Classic, Knitting Factory Works, Nine Winds Records, Novodisc Recordings, Scratchy Records, Kreating SounD, Right Brain Records
Member ofThe Walter Thompson Orchestra,
Websitesoundpainting.com wtosp.org

Walter Thompson (born May 31, 1952, in West Palm Beach, Florida) is a composer, pianist, saxophonist, percussionist, and educator, also known for creating the multidisciplinary live composing sign language, Soundpainting.