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OBITUARY: Saxophonist Sir John Dankworth Dies

5194 days ago
All About JazzSir John Dankworth, a totemic figure of the British jazz scene who worked as a musical director for artists including Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, has died at the age of 82. The saxophonist, whose career spanned more than half a century, died ... more info

Jazz Great Dankworth Dead

5194 days ago
ContactMusicBritish jazz legend SIR JOHN DANKWORTH died on Saturday (06Feb10). He was 82.The saxophonist, who was musical director for greats including Nat King Cole and Ella... more info

Jazz legend Sir John Dankworth dies

5194 days ago
NMEThe veteran saxophone player was musical director for Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald more info

Sir John Dankworth, Britain's first jazz maestro, dies at 82

5195 days ago
Guardian MusicSaxophonist who wrote The Avengers theme tune played with legends Charlie Parker and Ella ­FitzgeraldSir John Dankworth, a totemic figure of the British jazz scene who worked as a musical director for artists including Nat King Cole and Ella ­F... more info

John Dankworth, legend of British jazz, dies at 82

5195 days ago
Guardian MusicSaxophonist who played for Charlie Parker, collaborated with Ella Fitzgerald and wrote the Avengers theme tune dies after a 60-year career in musicSir John Dankworth, a totemic figure of the British jazz scene who worked as a musical director for art... more info

FESTIVAL/CRUISE: 2010 Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival

5237 days ago
All About JazzFrom July 9th to 11th in the Southern California Wine Country City of Temecula, thousands will converge to celebrate the "first lady of song, " Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In... more info

Lee "Scratch" Perry: "Santa Claus"

5261 days ago
Pitchfork - ForkcastNat King Cole, Burl Ives, Lee "Scratch" Perry... what? Don't tell me your idea of the perfect Christmas music wouldn't involve a bunch of references to Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse, and "the judgment" repeatedly screamed over a hissing beat. Monkeys wil... more info

Michael Jackson Funeral To Take Place Tonight

5351 days ago
MTV.com NewsAfter several delays, Jackson will be buried in a private ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery.By Gil Kaufman The Jackson family escorts Michael Jackson's casket out of the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009 More than two months afte... more info

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Nat King Cole is Reinterpreted on 'Re: Generations'

5353 days ago
All About JazzIt was 50 years ago that Nat King Cole went to Brazil and was greeted with staggering street-side ovations. "There was so much affection, it's hard to describe what it was like," said Carole Cole, one of the late singer's daughters. "It was almost... more info

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Soul/Jazz Singer Amy Serrata Collaborates with Willie Norwood on Debut Album

5367 days ago
All About JazzSinger + Songwriter, Amy Serrata creates music intended to heal and bring people together. Amy’s interest in singing arose at an early age listening to the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong to name a few. Sh... more info

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