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John Dankworth, also known as Sir John Phillip William Dankworth , CBE, was an English jazz composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist. He was born on September 20, 1927, and passed away on February 6, 2010. During his 60-year career, he was a celebrated figure of British jazz and made significant contributions to the genre as a performer , composer, and bandleader.
Dankworth was also known for his work as a film composer, having written music for a number of films, including Modesty Blaise. He was a prolific composer, having written numerous film scores and also compositions for jazz ensembles and orchestras. His music was known for its unique sound and was often described as having a quintessentially British quality.
Dankworth worked closely with his wife, jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine. The two collaborated for many years, recording and performing together. Dankworth was also a respected educator, having founded the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, which helped to develop and inspire generations of young musicians.
Throughout his career, Dankworth received numerous awards and honors, including a Knighthood in 2006 for his services to music. His contributions to the world of jazz and music in general have been widely recognized, and his legacy continues to influence and inspire musicians around the world.
Albums featuring John Dankworth
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Three Classic Albums(CD, Compilation) | 2017 | Real Gone Jazz |
| 2 |  |
John Dankworth: Jazz & Swing(CD, Album, Compilation, Remastered) | 2017 | Calle Mayor |
| 3 |  |
Joe Harriott & Co Feat. John Dankworth & Tubby Hayes – Helter Skelter(CD, Compilation) | 2017 | Acrobat Music |
| 4 |  |
Emma Johnson, John Dankworth, Patrick Hawes, Paul Reade, Will Todd, BBC Concert Orchestra, Philip Ellis – English Fantasy - Music For Clarinet And Orchestra(CD, Album) | 2016 | Nimbus Alliance |
| 5 |  |
Cleo Laine, John Dankworth – If We Lived On The Top Of A Mountain(CD, CD-ROM, Album, Remastered) | 2012 | Vintage Masters Inc. |
| 6 |  |
John Dankworth, Cleo Laine – Jazz Matters(CD, Album) | 2009 | Qnote Records |
| 7 |  |
Emma Johnson, Copland, Bernstein, Dankworth – Music For Clarinet And Piano(CD, Album) | 2009 | Naxos |
| 8 |  |
Let's Slip Away - Film And TV 1960-1973 | 2009 | Eclipse (2) |
| 9 |  |
Cleo Laine, John Dankworth – Three Early LPs And More(2×CD, Compilation) | 2008 | Avid Jazz |
| 10 |  |
The Best Of Johnny Dankworth(2×CD, Compilation) | 2008 | EMI |
| 11 |  |
John Dankworth, Alec Dankworth – Jadyadie(CD, Album) | 2008 | Qnote Records |
| 12 |  |
National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Evan Jolly Special Guest Sir John Dankworth CBE – When You're Ready(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2008 | NYJO Records |
| 13 |  |
Cleo Laine, John Dankworth – I Hear Music: A Celebration Of Their Life & Work(4×CD, Compilation) | 2007 | Salvo |
| 14 |  |
John Dankworth & Danny Moss – About 42 Years Later(CD, Album) | 2007 | Avid Jazz |
| 15 |  |
John Dankworth & Cleo Laine – Spread A Little Happiness(2×CD, Compilation) | 2006 | Avid Entertainment |
| 16 |  |
Big Band, 1920s-1970s(CD, Album) | 2004 | Audio Network Plc |
| 17 |  |
Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)(CD, Copy Protected) | 2003 | Cutting Edge |
| 18 |  |
Cleo Laine & Johnny Dankworth – The Collection(CD, Compilation) | 2002 | Spectrum Music (2) |
| 19 |  |
Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk, John Chilton And The Feetwarmers, John Dankworth, Humphrey Lyttelton, Don Lusher, George Melly – British Jazz Legends - Together(CD, Promo, Sampler) | 2001 | Decca |
| 20 |  |
Cleo Laine With John Dankworth – Live In Manhattan(CD, Album) | 2001 | Pat Boone's Gold Label |
| 21 |  |
Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk, John Chilton And The Feetwarmers, John Dankworth, Humphrey Lyttelton, Don Lusher, George Melly – British Jazz Legends Together(CD, Album) | 2001 | Decca |
| 22 |  |
The Best Of John Dankworth(CD, Compilation) | 1999 | Redial |
| 23 |  |
John Dankworth, John Horler, Malcolm Creese, Allan Ganley – Moon Valley(CD, Album) | 1998 | ab CDs |
| 24 |  |
The Roulette Years(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1991 | Roulette |
| 25 |  |
John Dankworth, Humphrey Lyttelton – All That Jazz | 1990 | Music For Pleasure |
| 26 |  |
Cleo Laine, John Dankworth – Woman To Woman(CD, Album) | 1989 | RCA Victor |
| 27 |  |
John Dankworth, The London Symphony Orchestra, Newton Wayland, Utah Symphony Pops, The Rochester "Pops" Orchestra, Erich Kunzel – Duke Ellington’s Greatest Hits(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1989 | Maxiplay |
| 28 |  |
John Dankworth Conducts The London Symphony Orchestra – Innovations(CD, ) | 1988 | Pickwick Compact Discs |
| 29 |  |
Echoes of Harlem: The Music of Duke Ellington(CD, Album) | 1988 | ProJazz |
| 30 |  |
John Dankworth / London Symphony Orchestra – Misty(CD, ) | 1988 | Pro Arte |
| 31 |  |
John Dankworth Conducts The London Symphony Orchestra – Crossing Over The Bridge | 1987 | MCA Classics |
| 32 |  |
Johnny Hodges And The Ellingtonians, Ray Nance And The Ellingtonians (2), Keith Christie Quartet Featuring John Dankworth – Homage To The Duke | 1987 | Esquire |
| 33 |  |
Cleo Laine, John Dankworth – He Was Beautiful / Never Let Me Go(7", 45 RPM, Single) | 1987 | DRG Records |
| 34 |  |
NYJO Featuring John Dankworth – Concrete Cows(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1986 | NYJO Records |
| 35 |  |
John Dankworth Conducts The London Symphony Orchestra – Symphonic Fusions | 1986 | Hallmark Records |
| 36 |  |
Johnny Dankworth Featuring Cleo Laine With The John Dankworth Orchestra And The The Johnny Dankworth Seven – 1953 - 1958 | 1984 | World Records (6) |
| 37 |  |
Rod Argent, John Dankworth – Metro | 1983 | Sepia |
| 38 |  |
Gone Hitchin'(LP, Stereo) | 1983 | Sepia |
| 39 |  |
Fair Oak Fusions | 1982 | Sepia |
| 40 |  |
Prelude To A Kiss(LP, Album) | 1981 | Sepia |
| 41 |  |
Cleo Laine, Kenneth Nelson - John Dankworth – Colette (Original Cast Soundtrack)(LP, Album) | 1980 | Sepia |
| 42 |  |
Cleo Laine & Johnny Dankworth – Showbiz Personalities of 1977 | 1978 | Philips |
| 43 |  |
John Dankworth / Kenny Baker / Dave Cliff / Jim Livesey – Jazz At The Stables 1/2(3×LP, Transcription) | 1976 | BBC Transcription Services |
| 44 |  |
Carlo Krahmer With Jimmy McPartland, Marian McPartland, Stéphane Grappelli, Johnny Best, Sam Donahue And John Dankworth – The Carlo Krahmer Memorial Album(LP, Compilation) | 1976 | Esquire |
| 45 |  |
John Dankworth, The Maurice Jarre Orchestra – The Last Tycoon / Thought For Laura(7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo) | 1976 | Decca |
| 46 |  |
Besses O' Th' Barn band / John Dankworth – Wavendon 75(2×LP) | 1975 | BBC Transcription Services |
| 47 |  |
National Youth Jazz Orchestra / Annie Ross / John Dankworth – Wavendon 75(LP, Transcription) | 1975 | BBC Transcription Services |
| 48 |  |
Edward Heath, John Dankworth – At The Robert Mayer Christmas Concert(LP) | 1974 | EMI |
| 49 |  |
Johnny Dankworth / Billy Strayhorn – Johnny Dankworth / Billy Strayhorn | 1972 | Roulette |
| 50 |  |
"Stories In Movement" - 4 King Monkey(7", EP) | 1969 | His Master's Voice |
| 51 |  |
John Dankworth And His Orchestra – Off Duty! | 1969 | Fontana |
| 52 |  |
Salt & Pepper (Original Motion Picture Score) | 1967 | United Artists Records |
| 53 |  |
Cleo Laine, Annie Ross With John Dankworth – Sir William Walton's Façade | 1967 | Fontana |
| 54 |  |
Fathom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album) | 1967 | 20th Century Fox Records |
| 55 |  |
The Idol (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 1966 | Fontana |
| 56 |  |
Modesty Blaise (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album) | 1966 | 20th Century Fox Records |
| 57 |  |
David & Jonathan, John Dankworth – 唇からナイフ = Modesty Blaise | 1966 | 20th Century Fox Records |
| 58 |  |
Armando Trovaioli / John Dankworth – Casanova '70 / Darling / Marriage Italian Style | 1966 | Epic |
| 59 |  |
David And Jonathan Sing John Dankworth – Modesty Blaise(7", 45 RPM, EP) | 1966 | 20th Century Fox Records |
| 60 |  |
David And Jonathan, Bob Breen (2), John Dankworth – Modesty Blaise(7", 45 RPM, Single) | 1966 | Discos Tempo S.A. |
| 61 |  |
Sands Of The Kalahari(7", 45 RPM, Single) | 1965 | Fontana |
| 62 |  |
Cleo Laine With Johnny Dankworth – Sigh No More Ladies | 1964 | Fontana |
| 63 |  |
Cleo Laine Featuring John Dankworth – Shakespeare And All That Jazz | 1964 | Fontana |
| 64 |  |
Mark Murphy – A Swingin', Singin' Affair | 1964 | Fontana |
| 65 |  |
Cannonball(7") | 1962 | Columbia |
| 66 |  |
Dankworth And The London Philharmonic – Collaboration! | 1962 | Saga (5) |
| 67 |  |
5 Steps To Dankworth | 1957 | Verve Records |
| 68 |  |
Big Band Par Excellence(LP, 10") | - | Odeon |
| 69 |  |
The Al Hirt Band, John Dankworth, The Rochester Pops – The Best Of Al Hirt(2×CD, Compilation) | - | Intersound Inc. |
| 70 |  |
Bebop In Britain - Disc Three - The Pace Setters 2 - John Dankworth(CD, Compilation) | - | Esquire |
| 71 |  |
John Dankworth And His Music(LP, Compilation, Stereo) | - | Fontana |
| 72 |  |
From Seven On...(LP, Mono) | - | Encore! |
| 73 |  |
Peter Wishart (2), David Lord (10), John Dankworth – Stories In Movement Nos.1-4(LP, Album, Reissue, Mono) | - | His Master's Voice |
| 74 |  |
Jazz For Dancing(LP, Album) | - | Odeon |
| 75 |  |
Music For The New Prestige Film(7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo) | - | TTK Prestige Limited |
| 76 |  |
Johnny Dankworth & His Orchestra / Ray Barretto – African Waltz / El Watusi(7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue) | - | Roulette |
| 77 |  |
Johnny Dankworth, Louis Armstrong, The Paul Smith Trio, Johnny Hodges – Doggin' Around / You Turned The Tables On Me / Tea For Two / Hodge-Podge(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | Jazzbox |
| 78 |  |
Fathom(7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo) | - | 20th Century Fox Records |
| 79 |  |
Hoe-Down / Sing-Sing-Sing(7", 45 RPM) | - | Fontana |
Videos featuring John Dankworth
John Dankworth 'Bernie's Tune', ''Off Duty!'' [1969]
Annie & Cleo and Walton's "Façade"
Here is a 1967 recording of an entertainment with poems by Edith Sitwell set to music by William Walton. Jazz legends Annie Ross and Cleo Laine recite as John Dankworth leads the instrumental ensemble. The splendid graphics for the album cover were by Ed
Bang Bang
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Bang Bang · Rod Argent · John Dankworth
Metro
℗ 2004 Qnote Records
Released on: 2004-06-08
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African Waltz - Johnny Dankworth & His Orchestra ( 1961 )
African Waltz was a 1961 #9 UK hit single for Johnny Dankworth & His Orchestra
National Youth Jazz Orchestra - NYJO - Concrete Cows 1985
1. Concrete Cows (Chris Smith)
2. Dear John (Dick Walter)
3. John's Jape (David Lindup)
4. Airdale Sunset (Mark Travers)
5. Robbers Of Vissenburg (Chris Smith)
6. Dialectics (John Dankworth)
7. Lady Di (John Dankworth)
8. Dynamo (John Dankworth)
9. Sandy
Modesty Blaise Theme - John Dankworth (UK Fontana 45)
This is the version of John Dankworth’s theme music for the 1966 movie ‘Modesty Blaise' that was released as a single on Fontana TF 700 in the UK.
(The version used over the opening credits of the movie has vocals by David and Jonathan and was released
Country: US
Released: 19
">David And Jonathan - Modesty 1966
From Jeffrey Glenn's Lost Jukebox Volume 64 - 06
David And Jonathan / John Dankworth & Orch. – Modesty (Modesty Blaise Theme) / The Willie Waltz
Label: 20th Century Fox Records – 45-641 DJ
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Country: US
Released: 19
5 Steps To Dankworth: Hullabaloo
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5 Steps To Dankworth: Hullabaloo · Johnny Dankworth
Three Early LP's & More (She's The Tops / Journey Into Jazz / 5 Steps To Dankworth) (Digitally Remastered)
℗ 2008 AVID Entertainment
Released on: 2008-0
I Like the Way You Dance - Salt & Pepper, Sammy Davis Jr.
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Cleo Laine - Shall I Compare Thee (sonnet 18)
Tim ter Bals - from the album Shakespeare And All That Jazz
John Dankworth - Fine Flavour
from the film: Salt and Pepper (1968, Richard Donner)
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Fontana, 1966
Uncredited female vocalist; possibly Cleo Laine?
">John Dankworth: Won't You Believe Me
From "The Idol" original soundtrack
Fontana, 1966
Uncredited female vocalist; possibly Cleo Laine?
Cleo Laine - Duet Of Sonnets
Tim ter Bals - from the album Shakespeare And All That Jazz
Export Blues (Remastered 2015)
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Export Blues (Remastered 2015) · John Dankworth
5 Steps to Dankworth (Remastered 2015)
℗ J. Joes J. Edizioni Musicali
Released on: 2015-09-24
Composer: John Dankworth
Music Publisher: D.R
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JOHNNY DANKWORTH CD Vintage Jazz Swing Orchestra. Somebody Loves Me , Idaho
Johnny Dankworth
Sir John Phillip William Dankworth , CBE (20 de septiembre de 1927 -- 6 de febrero de 2010), conocido en sus inicios musicales como Johnny Dankworth, fue un compositor de jazz, saxofonista y clarinetista inglés.
John Phillip William Da
Casanova 70 (Titoli)
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Casanova 70 (Titoli) · Armando Trovajoli
Casanova 70 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Released on: 2015-02-26
Artist: Armando Trovajoli
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Johnny Dankworth & his Orchestra Sing Sing Sing
Nice Lounge Jazz version by the fabulous English composer Johnny Dankworth !
Mark Murphy - Hard Hearted Hannah
By time he rcorded Hard Hearted Hannah in 1964 ~ 32 year old Mark Murphy enjoyed major esteem not backed by popular financial success therein lies a less than fulsome story . Is it feasible to suggest without kindling ire of the populace his ube
John Dankworth - Modesty Blaise Theme (Vocal Solo by David & Jonathan)
From the Fox motion picture "Modesty Blaise", 1966. Note: The videos I upload are for people to enjoy the fabulous music of my favorite recording artists. I DO NOT own copyright for them, so they can be removed by YouTube anytime they want or become nec
All Gone - Cleo Laine
Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth, DBE (born 28 October 1927) is a jazz singer and an actress, noted for her scat singing and vocal range. Though her natural range is that of a contralto she is able to produce a "G above high C" giving her an overall compas
Modesty Blaise Vocal Version!
The theme song for the Modesty Blaise Movie! I coundn't find a film version anywhere, so I made my own!
Limehouse Blues (Remastered 2015)
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Limehouse Blues (Remastered 2015) · John Dankworth
5 Steps to Dankworth (Remastered 2015)
℗ J. Joes J. Edizioni Musicali
Released on: 2015-09-24
Arranger: John Dankworth
Composer: Philip Braham
Composer: Douglas
John Dankworth - Salt and Pepper
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John Dankworth - Modesty Blaise Theme (Vocal Version)
Music and images from Modesty Blaise (1966) directed by Joseph Losey. Modesty Blaise Theme and soundtrack composed by John Dankworth. Vocals; Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook
Specs Yellow - Johnny Dankworth
Song: Specs Yellow
Artist: Johnny Dankworth
Album: Jazz Routes
MODESTY BLAISE: INTO THE DOLLS HOUSE
Johnny Dankworth & His Orchestra - Hoe-Down - 1963 45rpm
The UK bandleader rips through Oliver Nelson's jazz-infused version of the Aaron Copland tune from 'Rodeo' - yee-hah!
John Dankworth and his Orchestra - Modesty Blaise breaks
Give the orchestra some....God bless Johnny D.
John Dankworth - Quietly With Feeling
from the film: Salt and Pepper (1968, Richard Donner)
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Johnny Dankworth -- Idaho
Johnny Dankworth
Sir John Phillip William Dankworth , CBE (20 de septiembre de 1927 -- 6 de febrero de 2010), conocido en sus inicios musicales como Johnny Dankworth, fue un compositor de jazz, saxofonista y clarinetista inglés.
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The Idol (1966) Music by John Dankworth
The Idol (1966) soundtrack Music by John Dankworth ~ (Original film music excerpts from the movie)
Sea Dream
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Sea Dream · Rod Argent · John Dankworth
Metro
℗ 2004 Qnote Records
Released on: 2004-06-08
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Cleo Laine - Dunsinale Blues (MacBeth)
Tim ter Bals - from the album Shakespeare And All That Jazz
Chorale To A Scuba Diver
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Chorale To A Scuba Diver · John Dankworth
Fathom - Original Soundtrack Recording
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Released on: 2009-12-06
Music Publisher: Warner Chappell
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John Dankworth - Fathom (Opening Titles)
from the film: Fathom (1967, Leslie H. Martinson)
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orchestration: David Lindup
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titles: Maurice Binder
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Cleo Laine - It Was A Lover And His Lass
Tim ter Bals - from the album Shakespeare And All That Jazz
Johnny Dankworth -- All Clare
Johnny Dankworth
Sir John Phillip William Dankworth , CBE (20 de septiembre de 1927 -- 6 de febrero de 2010), conocido en sus inicios musicales como Johnny Dankworth, fue un compositor de jazz, saxofonista y clarinetista inglés.
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City Streets
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City Streets · Rod Argent · John Dankworth
Metro
℗ 2004 Qnote Records
Released on: 2004-06-08
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Cleo Laine - Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind (as you like it)
Tim ter Bals - from the album Shakespeare And All That Jazz
Sultry Sundeck
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Sultry Sundeck · Rod Argent · John Dankworth
Metro
℗ 2004 Qnote Records
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John Dankworth - It Happens Quietly
from the film: Salt and Pepper (1968, Richard Donner)
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Dinosaur's Fandango
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Dinosaur's Fandango · Rod Argent · John Dankworth
Metro
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">John Dankworth feat. Bob Breen - Ice is Nice
Artist: John Dankworth feat. Bob Breen
Title: Ice is Nice
From: Modesty Blaise O.S.T. (20th Century Fox)
UK/US [1966]
British Soul from the soundtrack to "Modesty Blaise"
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No. 1
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No. 1 · Rod Argent · John Dankworth
Metro
℗ 2004 Qnote Records
Released on: 2004-06-08
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Bad Talk
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Bad Talk · Rod Argent · John Dankworth
Metro
℗ 2004 Qnote Records
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Meanwhile
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Meanwhile · John Dankworth · Rod Argent
Metro
℗ 2004 Qnote Records
Released on: 2004-06-08
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