Johnny Dankworth (Sir John Dankworth):RIP

[Gavin Walker]

Just heard the news that Sir John Dankworth (Johnny Dankworth) one of England's most revered musicians and an alto saxophone master, among many other accomplishments, has passed away today, February 6 at King Edward V11 Hospital in London. RIP Sir Johnny.

[LAZZ]

... and they still did the gig that night, I'm told, Cleo and the kids.
The show must go on.

What a good man.

[LAZZ]

None were blind to the reaper on his tail.
Least of all, the man himself.

It was reason for the London Jazz Festival programming a concert last November to honour him and Cleo.

Johnny appeared in a wheel-chair to participate with a brief alto solo on just one song - the Duke Ellington tune "Tonight I Shall Sleep".

It touched everyone.
I like that.