Barbara Thompson's 'Unity Hymn' - Paraphernalia featuring Kim Cypher, Clem Clempson & Big Sky Choir

Barbara Thompson Memorial Concert - 2nd June 2023, Union Chapel, London.

A very special night celebrating the life and music of saxophonist, composer and bandleader Barbara Thompson MBE, raising money for Cure Parkinson's.

The Grand Finale was the first ever 'live' performance of 'Unity Hymn' composed by Barbara Thompson, performed by Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia featuring Kim Cypher, Clem Clempson and Big Sky Choir:

Kim Cypher - alto saxophone
Clem Clempson - guitar
Peter Lemer - keys
Billy Thompson - violin
Phil Mulford - bass
Steve Roberts - drums
Big Sky Choir

The whole evening was full of phenomenal performances including:

Barbara Thompson's Paraphernalia with Peter Lemer (keys), Dave 'Taif' Ball (bass), Phil Mulford (bass), Gary Husband (drums), Billy Thompson (violin), Paul Dunne (guitar) together with special guest saxophonists Snake Davis, Andy Scott, Emma Rawicz, Tom Ridout and Barbara's granddaughter Isabelle Hiseman.

Plus, performances from:

Trifarious

Barbara's daughter Ana Gracey (vocals)

The Raschèr Saxophone Quartet

Big Sky Choir

Jess Gillam (saxophone)

Stars of Colosseum - Chris Farlowe (vocals), Clem Clempson (guitar), Mark Clarke (bass), Malcolm Mortimore (drums), Tom Ridout & Snake Davis (saxophones)

The Weill String Quartet featuring saxophonist Trish Clowes

The Marici Saxophone Quartet

"THANK YOU BARBARA THOMPSON FOR THE MUSIC AND INSPIRATION. MAY YOUR MUSIC LIVE ON FOREVER". A VERY special night indeed ❤️

With thanks to Ana Gracey and Barbara's family for organising the event.

Videography by JJLV Audio Production - http://www.jjlv.uk/

https://barbara-thompson.co.uk/
https://kimcypher.com/