My Favorite Bands Logo
HomeMusic NewsArticles

Barbara Thompson

About

British jazz saxophonist, flautist and composer

Born: 27th July 1944 Oxford, England
Died: 9th July 2022 London, England
Pioneering female instrumentalist who paved the way for a 21st century full of female saxophone players. Inspiration to Parkinson's disease sufferers, having been diagnosed in 1993 and continued performing and composing until 2015. Appointed MBE in 1996.
Married to drummer Jon Hiseman of Colosseum from 1967 until his death in 2018.


Data provided by Discogs
Concert Tickets available at StubHub!
People Also Ask

Some of Barbara Thompson's most popular tracks include The Fanaid Grove, Down By The Sally Gardens, Toriad Y Dydd (Day-break), Suspira Coracao Triste (My Heart Is Heavy With Sadness), Cancion de Cuna. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

British jazz saxophonist, flautist and composer Born: 27th July 1944 Oxford, EnglandDied: 9th July 2022 London, EnglandPioneering female instrumentalist who paved the way for a 21st century full of fe... Read the full biography on this page.

You can find Barbara Thompson vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.

Artist Links

Follow Barbara Thompson