Jazz man's legend plays on into wake

Dame Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth arrive for memorial service and celebration
Dame Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth arrive for memorial service and celebration
Musicians played into the night as Johnny Dankworth's funeral became a jamming session.

The jazz star's memorial service took place at The Stables, Wavendon, the venue he founded 40 years ago, on Monday, after a private service at the crematorium.

Six hundred people then attended a special concert, which was scheduled from 2-4pm. But the event ran on until 8pm as musicians took to the stage to jam.
The concert's line up included a personal tribute from Rob Argent of The Zombies, a performance from clarinettist Emma Johnson and was compered by Richard Stilgoe.
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