A Tribute to John Dankworth and Cleo Laine

Members of The London Dance Orchestra:

Madeleine Holmes (vocals)

Robin Harris (piano)

Dan Mays (clarinet and saxophone)

Sir John Dankworth (1927-2010) with his wife Dame Cleo Laine (b. 1927), are best known as two the world’s leading jazz icons. At the age of 17, John entered the neighbouring Royal Academy of Music to study clarinet, but also became known as a saxophonist, composer, conductor and educator. We welcome back to the festival, Madeleine Holmes and the London Dance Orchestra, to lead this tribute in some of their most memorable music.