Ed Bickert & Don Thompson - At The Garden Party... Apr 2026

Note: Tracks 8–11 on reissues (e.g., "Come Rain or Come Shine," "One Morning in May") feature the trio format recorded at Captain Audio in 1976.

Toronto, the album is widely regarded as a "hidden gem" and a masterclass in duo improvisation. Musical Significance and Style Ed Bickert & Don Thompson - At the Garden Party...

The album showcases the deep musical rapport between Bickert and Thompson, who had played together for years in various settings, including Paul Desmond’s "Canadian Group". Note: Tracks 8–11 on reissues (e

: Thompson acts as an equal partner rather than a mere accompanist, with his acoustic bass providing both a rhythmic foundation and melodic counterpoint. Note: Tracks 8–11 on reissues (e.g.