Sunday, February 07, 2010

Jazz legend Johnny Dankworth dies aged 82

Jazz legend Johnny Dankworth dies aged 82Sir 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. Quarternotes.com - The home of Sir John Dankworth & Dame Cleo Laine
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