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Sir John Phillip William Dankworth, CBE (20 September 1927 – 6 February 2010), also known as Johnny Dankworth, was an English jazz composer, saxophonist, clarinettist and writer of film scores. With his wife, jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine, he was a music educator and also her music director.
John Dankworth Orchestra - Orinoco (live 1971) Available to preorder here: https://britishprogressivejazz.com/al... Recorded live in London, March 1971. Previously unreleased.
17 Jun 2023 · Prepare to be transported back in time to the vibrant jazz scene of 1971 with the electrifying live performance of the John Dankworth Orchestra in their albu...
John “Johnny” Dankworth was a musician from England (born September 20, 1927) who played saxophone and clarinet as well as composed Jazz, serving as a music director for his wife, Dame Cleo...
9 Feb 2010 · The Independent pays tribute to Sir John Dankworth, who pioneered modern jazz in Britain and became a patron of music education. He was married to singer Cleo Laine and had a musical family.
11 Feb 2010 · John Dankworth, one of the leading lights of the British jazz scene for more than a half-century, died Feb. 6 in London. He was 82.
1 Nov 2012 · Learn about the life and career of John Dankworth, who played with Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and others, and wrote the themes for The Avengers and Upstairs, Downstairs. Find out his awards, collaborations, family and legacy in jazz education.
