John Dankworth Collection

Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine at The Variety Club of Great Britain annual show business awards ceremony at The London Savoy Hotel

Band leader Johnnie Dankworth and his wife, the singer Cleo Laine, pictured with their new born son. 18th May 1960

Johnny Dankworth, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Johnny Dankworth, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 1973

Cleo Laine, Dorchester, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine, Dorchester, London, 1975. Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth, DBE is an English jazz and pop singer and an actress, noted for her scat singing and for her vocal range

Jacqui Dankworth, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jacqui Dankworth, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre, 2009

Singer Cleo Laine with her husband Johnny Dankworth. 19th March 1958

Bandleader Johnny Dankworth and singer Cleo Laine gave away a big secret a few hours before they were pictured together at a BBC radio rehearsal. The secret - they were married on Tuesday

Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, 1995

John Dankworth, Norwich, July 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Norwich, July 2007

John and Alec Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
John and Alec Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995

John Dankworth, Vic Ash, West Wickham, Kent, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Vic Ash, West Wickham, Kent, 1964

Spike Heatley and Ronnie Stephenson, Dankworth Big Band, Marquee Club, London, 1960

Alec Dankworth, The Rhythmic, London, 1996. Creator: Brian Foskett
Alec Dankworth, The Rhythmic, London, 1996

Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995

John Dankworth, Norwich, Norfolk, July 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Norwich, Norfolk, July 2007

John Dankworth Big Band, with Peter King, Beaulieu Jazz Festival, Hampshire, 1960

John Dankworth, Vic Ash and Art Ellefson, West Wickham, Kent, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Vic Ash and Art Ellefson, West Wickham, Kent, 1964

John Dankworth Band, Sunday night sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth Band, Sunday night sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960

Cleo Lane, Johnny Dankworth Band, Sunday Sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960. Creator
Cleo Lane, Johnny Dankworth Band, Sunday Sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960

John Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995

Alec Dankworh, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, Hampshire, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
Alec Dankworh, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, Hampshire, 2008

Alec Dankworth, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, Hampshire, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
Alec Dankworth, Stan Reynolds Big Band, New Milton, Hampshire, 2008

Johnny Dankworth and London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Johnny Dankworth and London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican, London, 1986

Johnny Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Johnny Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1986

Eddie Daniels, C Terry and John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eddie Daniels, Clark Terry and John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1986

Johnny Dankworth, London, 1971. Artist: Brian O Connor
Johnny Dankworth, London, 1971

Johnny Dankworth, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Johnny Dankworth, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 1973

John Dankworth, LSO, Barbican, London, 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
John Dankworth, LSO, Barbican, London, 1987

John Dankworth, Ronnie Scotts, 1990. Artist: Brian O Connor
John Dankworth, Ronnie Scott s, 1990

John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1988

John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1987

Eddie Daniels, Clark Terry and John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eddie Daniels, Clark Terry and John Dankworth, Barbican, London, 1986

Cleo Laine, The Globe, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine, The Globe, London, 1975. Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth, DBE is an English jazz and pop singer and an actress, noted for her scat singing and for her vocal range

John Dankworth, Tim Garland, Ronnie Scotts, London. Artist: Brian O Connor
Saxophonists and clarinetists, John Dankworth and Tim Garland at Ronnie Scott s, London

John Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales. Sir John Dankworth was married to Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress

John Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales
Husband and wife Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist and Dame Cleo Laine, singer and actress at Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales

John Dankworth and Cleo Laine, The Globe, London. 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist with wife Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress at The Globe, London, in 2000

John Dankworth, Tim Garland, Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth, The Globe, London, 2000
Sir John Dankworth (jazz composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist), Tim Garland (soprano saxophonist and clarinetist) Dame Cleo Laine (jazz singer and actress)

Alec Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer with his mother, Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress, at Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales

Alec Dankworth and Cleo Laine, The Globe, London, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer with his mother Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress, at The Globe, London, 2000

Alec Dankworth, The Woodman, Ide Hill, Kent. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, The Woodman, Ide Hill, Kent. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Alec Dankworth, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, The Globe, London, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, The Globe, London, 2000

Alec Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales. Dankworth is the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine

John Dankworth, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. Sir John Dankworth was married to Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress

Frank Holder, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. Artist: Brian O Connor
Frank Holder, Guyanan jazz singer and percussionist, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. He was a member of the Johnny Dankworth band and played with Joe Harriott

John Dankworth, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist, Watermill, Dorking, Surrey. Sir John Dankworth was married to Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress

John Dankworth, Ronnie Scotts, London. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist, Ronnie Scott s, London. Sir John Dankworth was married to Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress

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"Remembering the Legendary John Dankworth: A Musical Journey through Time" Step back in time to 1973, as Johnny Dankworth mesmerizes the crowd at Ronnie Scotts in Soho, London. The talented artist Brian O'Connor captures his essence on canvas, immortalizing this iconic moment. In 1975, Cleo Laine graces the stage at Dorchester in London. Brian O'Connor's artistic prowess once again shines through as he beautifully portrays her captivating performance. The Variety Club of Great Britain annual show business event witnesses a power couple taking center stage - band leader Johnnie Dankworth and his wife, the sensational singer Cleo Laine. Their chemistry is palpable as they effortlessly command the audience's attention. Fast forward to Brecon Jazz Festival in 1995; Cleo Laine enchants with her soulful voice while Brian Foskett skillfully captures her essence on camera. Meanwhile, John Dankworth takes Norwich by storm in July 2007 with his incredible talent that leaves audiences spellbound. A family affair unfolds at Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales when father and son duo John and Alec Dankworth join forces on stage. Brian Foskett expertly documents their harmonious collaboration for posterity. Travel back to West Wickham, Kent in 1964 where Vic Ash joins forces with John Dankworth for an unforgettable musical experience. Brian Foskett's lens freezes this magical moment forever. Witness history being made at Marquee Club, London in 1960 as Spike Heatley and Ronnie Stephenson accompany the legendary Dankworth Big Band. This snapshot showcases their unparalleled synergy and passion for music. London experiences another musical marvel when Alec Dankworth leads The Rhythmic ensemble in 1996. Brian Foskett perfectly encapsulates their energy and artistry through his lens yet again. Return to Brecon Jazz Festival once more; it seems like destiny draws Cleo Laine back to Wales in 1995.