Sir John Dankworth, one of Britain's Jazz greats has passed away. He died at King Edward VII Hospital, London on 6 February 2010 after a long illness.

Sir John was a pioneering figure in the British Jazz scene, working with figures such as Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Col. He also wrote music for film and television, including the theme tunes to The Avengers, Tomorrow's World and Modesty Blaise. He is survived by his wife Dame Cleo Lane, to whom he had been married for 52 years.