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Alexander William Tamba Dankworth [1] (born 14 May 1960) is an English jazz bassist and composer. Early life and education.
Alec Dankworth is an award-winning jazz bassist and composer who, in addition to leading several groups of his own, has worked with an amazing list of artists including Van Morrison, Stephanne Grappelli, Abdullah Ibrahim, and The Dave Brubeck Quartet.
The Dankworths often performed together as a family; in 1980 Alec joined the Cleo Laine/John Dankworth quintet, touring the USA, Australia and Europe, and in the ‘90s Alec co-lead the ‘Alec and John Dankworth Generation Band’ combining British Jazz musicians from two generations.
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Jacqui Dankworth ‘As The Sun Shines Down On Me’ Candid CCD 79788: 6/03: Alec Dankworth ‘If You’re Passing By’ Candid CCD 79773: 7/03: Tony Kinsey Quartet ‘Live at Ealing Jazz Festival: Jazz House JHCD 070: 7/03: Claire Foster ‘The Music and I’ Ultimate Groove UGCD11-1003: 11/03: John Dankworth Quintet ‘JD5’ Qnote QNT 10101: ...
Nov 28, 2014 · A chord-free band relying on interplay between voice, sax and bass with inventive percussion contributions from Paul Clarvis. Alec's daughter Emily was a de...
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