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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.
Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth DBE (born Clementine Dinah Hitching; 28 October 1927) is an English singer and actress known for her scat singing. [citation needed] She is the widow of jazz composer and musician Sir John Dankworth and the mother of bassist Alec Dankworth and singer Jacqui Dankworth .
Jacqueline Caryl Dankworth MBE (born 5 February 1963) is a British jazz singer. She is the daughter of jazz singer Cleo Laine and musician John Dankworth. Career. Dankworth was born in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.
Feb 9, 2010 · John Philip William Dankworth, alto saxophonist, bandleader, orchestrator, composer: born Woodford, Essex 20 September 1927; CBE, 1974; Kt 2006; married 1958 Clementine Laine (Cleo Laine),...
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 · In addition to Ms. Laine, his survivors include their two children, both musicians: a son, Alec, a bassist, and a daughter, Jacqui, a singer. Mr. Dankworth was one of the leading lights of...
Feb 8, 2010 · Sir John, known as Johnny, died in a London hospital on Saturday. He had been ill for several months. His wife, the singer Dame Cleo Laine, announced his death at a concert at their...