John Dankworth
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 | |
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Dankworth performing at Buxton Opera House on 4 November 2002 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Phillip William Dankworth |
| Born | 20 September 1927 Woodford, Essex, England |
| Died | 6 February 2010 (aged 82) Marylebone, London, England |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Clarinet, alto saxophone |
| Years active | 1949–2009 |
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