John Dankworth
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Summary
John Dankworth was born on September 20, 1927[1], in Walthamstow[2]. He died on February 6, 2010[3], in Marylebone[4]. He worked as an actor[5], composer[6], clarinetist[7], saxophonist[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,029 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: King Edward VII's Hospital[11]
- Spouse: Cleo Laine[12]
- Child: Alec Dankworth[13], Jacqui Dankworth[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Occupation: jazz musician[16], university teacher[17], film score composer[18], conductor[19], musician[20]
- Employer: Gresham College[21]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[22], Sir George Monoux College[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight Bachelor[25], BBC Jazz Awards[26], honorary Master of Arts[27], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: jazz[30], cool jazz[31]
- Record label: Fontana Records[32], 20th Century Fox Records[33], Roulette Records, Inc.[34], Philips Records[35], Parlophone[36]
- Commons category: John Dankworth[37]
- Cause of death: liver failure[38], kidney failure[39]
- Family name: Dankworth[40]
- Given name: John[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Instrument: saxophone[43], clarinet[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Number of children: 2[46]
- Start of work period: 1949[47]
Why It Matters
John Dankworth has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was John Dankworth born?
John Dankworth was born in Walthamstow[2].
Where did John Dankworth die?
John Dankworth passed away in Marylebone[4].
Who was John Dankworth married to?
John Dankworth's spouses include Cleo Laine[12].
What did John Dankworth do for work?
John Dankworth worked as an actor[5], composer[6], clarinetist[7], saxophonist[8], and bandleader[9].
Where did John Dankworth go to school?
John Dankworth was educated at Royal Academy of Music[22] and Sir George Monoux College[23].
What awards did John Dankworth receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight Bachelor[25], BBC Jazz Awards[26], and honorary Master of Arts[27].