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Barbara Thompson

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Barbara Thompson (1944-2022) was a British jazz saxophonist and composer known for her work across multiple saxophones. She founded and led the jazz-rock group Paraphernalia, which performed for several decades. Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, she continued to perform and compose, becoming an influential figure in the British contemporary jazz and fusion scenes.

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How good is Barbara Thompson?
Barbara Thompson scores 7.12/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Saxophonist category. Important British jazz-rock composer-saxophonist; respected perseverance and catalog, moderate saxophone consensus.
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See our alternatives page for Barbara Thompson for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Harry Carney, Lee Konitz, Henry Threadgill.
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Is Barbara Thompson worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.12/10, Barbara Thompson is a solid option in Saxophonist. See all Saxophonist ranked.

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