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Dankworth was born in Walthamstow, then in the County Borough of West Ham, in 1927. [6][7][8] He grew up, within a family of musicians, in Hollywood Way, Highams Park, a suburb of Chingford, and attended Selwyn Boys' (Junior) School in Highams Park and later Sir George Monoux Grammar School in Walthamstow.
In 1950, Dankworth formed his first group, the Dankworth Seven, as a vehicle for his writing and as a showcase for young jazz players. After three successful years the group was wound up, although it re-formed for several reunions.
Feb 9, 2010 · The Seven disbanded in July 1953 and Dankworth formed his first big band, which was to last until 1964. Cleo Laine, who Dankworth had married in 1958, was the band's vocalist.
Feb 11, 2010 · 1927 - 2010. John Dankworth interview on Jazz Legends. Saxophonist. One of Britain's best-known jazz musicians, composers and commentators, Dankworth continues to be a clarinettist and alto ...
Johnny Dankworth was an English jazz composer, saxophonist, clarinettist and writer of film scores. He was evacuated to Leominster with the George Monoux School during the Second World War. Born in Woodford, Essex, Johnny Dankworth grew up in Chingford.
Feb 7, 2010 · In 1950 he formed the Dankworth Seven, meeting his future wife, Dame Cleo Laine, while auditioning for singers. The couple married in 1958, by which time he had swapped his seven-piece for a...
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Nov 1, 2012 · Dankworth did return to the concert stage for just one solo at the London Jazz Festival at the Royal Festival Hall, London, in December 2009. He played his sax from a wheelchair.
