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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.
Sir John Dankworth, CBE (20 September 1927 - 6 February 2010), was an English jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist. He was widely thought of as Britain's most famous jazz musician. He had a very big influence in the development of jazz in Britain.
Feb 11, 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. His death was announced that night by his wife, the singer Cleo...
Nov 1, 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.
Feb 9, 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.
Feb 7, 2010 · Sir John Dankworth, a mainstay of the British jazz scene for over 60 years, has died. Saxophonist Sir John, 82, served as musical director to the likes of Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. Sir...
Feb 7, 2010 · A tribute to the British jazz musician who died in 2010, aged 82. He played with Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, composed film scores and founded the Wavendon Allmusic Plan.
