Tom Coster

Tom Coster (born August 21, 1941) is an American keyboardist and composer.

He was an important member of Santana in the 70's, composing some classic hits as "Europa" and "Flor D'Luna (Moonflower)".

Coster has played with and/or composed for many groups and musicians including The Loading Zone, Gábor Szabó, Carlos Santana, Billy Cobham, Third Eye Blind, Coryell/Coster/Smith, Claudio Baglioni, Stu Hamm, Boz Scaggs, Zucchero and Bobby Holiday, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, and Vital Information. Coster also produced several solo contemporary jazz and fusion jazz recordings as a leader for Fantasy, Headfirst, and JVC.

Father of Tommy Coster Jr. (who co-wrote "Zulu" with Sweet as a youngster).