John Dankworth , one of Britain's most influential jazz musicians, is 75 this year, and tonight's concert comes from the Stables, Wavendon, in Buckinghamshire, where the acclaimed National Youth Jazz
Orchestra, under their director Bill Ashton , present an evening of his music. With special guests Cleo Laine , Tony Coe and Charlie Barber , and featuring Dankworth's compositions old and new, including memorable scores for film and television.
And there's an opportunityto hear John Dankworth and Friends, the quartet Dankworth has formed with Alec Dankworth (bass), Allan Ganley (drums), John Horier (piano) and Mark Nightingale (trombone). Presented by Geoffrey Smith. Music includes:
Mark Armstrong Fanfare: Worshipful Company
Dankworth What the Dickens!
With Tony Coe (saxophone) Dankworth Double Vision
Dankworth Shakespeare Sonnets With Cleo Laine