Lucky Thompson
American jazz saxophonist (1924–2005)
Died aged 81GeminiUnited States
Biography
Eli "Lucky" Thompson (June 16, 1924 – July 30, 2005) was an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist whose playing combined elements of swing and bebop. Although John Coltrane usually receives the most credit for bringing the soprano saxophone out of obsolescence in the early 1960s, Thompson (along with Steve Lacy) embraced the instrument earlier than Coltrane.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Dartmouth College
Genres
- jazz
Instruments
- saxophone
Quick answers about Lucky Thompson
- How old was Lucky Thompson?
- Lucky Thompson died on July 30, 2005 at the age of 81.
- When is Lucky Thompson's birthday?
- Lucky Thompson was born on June 16, 1924.
- Where was Lucky Thompson born?
- Lucky Thompson was born in Columbia.
- What is Lucky Thompson's zodiac sign?
- Lucky Thompson's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is Lucky Thompson's nationality?
- Lucky Thompson is a citizen of United States.
- What does Lucky Thompson do?
- Lucky Thompson is known as composer, jazz musician, saxophonist, recording artist.
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