For more than 50 years, Earma Thompson (1923 – 2009) was a constant on the Chicago jazz scene. She was recognized as the reigning queen of Windy City jazz but spent most of her career as a dependable and accomplished side person. In her 80s Thompson released her first albums as a leader, including 2004’s Just in Time , which debuted shortly before her 2005 appearance on Piano Jazz . In this session, Thompson showcases her elegant, bluesy style on “Back at the Chicken Shack” before joining