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Barbara Gracey Thompson MBE (27 July 1944 – 9 July 2022) was an English jazz saxophonist, flautist and composer. She studied clarinet, flute, piano and classical composition at the Royal College of Music, but the music of Duke Ellington and John Coltrane made her shift her interests to jazz and saxophone.
This is the web home for leading British classical and jazz composer and saxophonist Barbara Thompson MBE. This site has been created to enable you to download scores and parts to Barbara’s music – free!
Jul 10, 2022 · Jazz rock saxophonist Barbara Thompson MBE has died, aged 77, her daughter has confirmed. The wife of late Colosseum drummer Jon Hiseman had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for the past 25 years.
Jul 13, 2022 · The British jazz saxophonist Barbara Thompson, known for her session work, composing and work with jazz-rock/jazz fusion groups from the 1970s and onwards, has passed away at age 77.
Jul 22, 2022 · Barbara Thompson tackles soprano and tenor at the 1981 Capital jazz festival at Knebworth. Photo © Brian O'Connor. It’s axiomatic to aver that Barbara Thompson, who passed away 9 July 2022, was the greatest female jazz musician that the UK has produced.
- Roger Farbey
I am referring to the legendary multi-instrumentalist, composer and band leader Barbara Thompson MBE.’ Jess Gillam says she is ‘ one of the most inspirational women and saxophonists I know ’. Trish Clowes tells us ‘ Barbara is an inspiration to everyone she meets.
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Jul 10, 2022 · Barbara Thompson Dies Aged 77. It is with great sadness we announce that Barbara Thompson MBE passed away peacefully yesterday morning, 9th July, at 8:57 am. She was just 18 days shy of her 78th birthday. She leaves a son, daughter, and 4 grandchildren.
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