Topic: Johnny Dankworth dies

[Simon]

Sir John Dankworth, a mainstay of the British jazz scene for over 60 years, has died, his family has confirmed.

Saxophonist Sir John, 82, served as musical director to the likes of Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.  Sir John, known as Johnny, was knighted in 2006 for services to music. He died at the King Edward VII Hospital in London on Saturday.  His wife, the singer Dame Cleo Laine, announced his death at a concert at their theatre in Buckinghamshire.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8502621.stm

[Clive]

I was always a fan of his.  African Waltz was one of my favourites.

[Simon]

He was inarguably a great musician, whether you liked his music or not.