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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 10:44

Title: Johnny Dankworth dies
Post by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 10:44

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

Title: Re: Johnny Dankworth dies
Post by: Clive on February 07, 2010, 10:50

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

Title: Re: Johnny Dankworth dies
Post by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 11:10

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