In a career that spans more than fifty years as a performer, composer and conductor, Sir John Dankworth combines confidence and virtuosity with eclecticism and unpredictability. It is unlikely that there is a British musician better known for a wider range of musical activities.

Sir Dankworth was elected as a member of the Worshipful Company of Musicians.

He has received the Freedom of the City of London, the Company's Silver Medal for Lifetime Contribution to British Jazz, and has been honoured in the annual British Jazz Awards a number of times for his achievements in and services to British Jazz. His services to music have earned him a CBE from Her Majesty the Queen & he was knighted in 2006 New Year's Honours list Sir Dankworth continues to travel the world playing, conducting, composing - and continuing his untiring search for musical perfection.

We are delighted to welcome back John to the Concorde', comments Cole Mathieson, Managing Director of the Concorde Club, he is without doubt one of the greatest musicians the country has ever produced.' To book tickets call 023 8061 3989 or visit www.theconcordeclub.com .

Although the Concorde Club is a private members club, the Wednesday jazz concerts are open to non members.

Please call for age & dress code. Ticket prices: Members £14, Non members £19.

1:21pm Friday 2nd May 2008

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