Sir John Dankworth

[Sue]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rjyb8

i rather enjoyed listening to this whilst doing the ironing and thought some of you may like it too. The music that is not the ironing, although any takers are welcome

 

[Young Col]

Next Saturday's BBC radio 3 Jazz Record Requests is to be devoted to Sir John as well. It stays on i-player for a week afterwards.
Colin

 

[old git]

Who is this Sir John Dankworth? Never heard him or of him.

 

[kevgermany]

Who is this Sir John Dankworth? Never heard him or of him.

Bill, I know you know and are just winding us up, but I couldn't resist a 'straight' reply....



Mr Cleo Laine... Superb musician

 

[davhudson]

Who is this Sir John Dankworth? Never heard him or of him.

Just another Old Git.

I was lucky enough to be able to go to his weekly jazz talks at the Stables in Wavendon. He was a real gent and made lots of time to talk to the public. He was well loved.

Obviously not as loved as our own "Old Git" though.

 

[Sue]

Johnny Dankworth: the Show Went On is being broadcast on Saturday April 10, on More 4 at 8pm. It shows footage from the Stables 40th anniversary concert at which Sir John’s death was announced and also the wonderful celebratory concert which followed his funeral service plus interviews from family and friends.