Tag Archives: Barbara Thompson

KEEF HARTLEY BAND – Live At Essen Pop And Blues Festival 1969/1970

August 24, 2024

MiG Music 2024 Beyond the blues in search of creative liberty, half-obscure British combo blind continental crowd with their sheer brilliance. Only the management’s greed and stupidity robbed this ensemble – one of a handful Old World acts to grace … Continue reading →

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Barbara Thompson’s Early Sessions Are Issued

June 13, 2023

It’s been about a year since the great Barbara Thompson passed away, and European jazz world still feels this immense loss. The lady left behind an impressive legacy – as a soloist with UNITED JAZZ AND ROCK ENSEMBLE and the … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM Officialize Their 2003 Rockpalast Concert

August 31, 2022

Autumn of 2003 was a difficult period for : after a several years’ hiatus, the veterans embarked on a short European tour but their legendary saxophonist had to stay behind, ensconced in The Royal Free Hospital in London (where this … Continue reading →

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Barbara Thompson, The Grand Dame Of British Jazz, Passed Away

July 10, 2022

When people talk about female saxophonists of international renown, it’s usually Candy Dulfer that comes to mind; when I think about players of the fair sex, it’s always Barbara Thompson whose name and music I mentally hear. And now the … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM To Dig In Their German Memories

September 2, 2021

As the updated line-up of the legendary – with Nick Steed and Kim Nishikawara replacing Dave Greenslade, who retired from the band, and Barbara Thompson and GENTLE GIANT’s Malcolm Mortimore taking over the drums – are back on the road, … Continue reading →

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