John Dankworth

British jazz musician and composer

John Dankworth was a British jazz musician and composer. He was born on May 15, 1921, in London, England. Dankworth was a talented musician who played the trumpet and composed music for film and television. He was also a successful bandleader and worked with many notable musicians, including Cleo Laine. Dankworth was recognized for his contributions to jazz and was awarded an OBE in 1978. He passed away on January 31...