Episode 35. Jacqui Dankworth (Vocals) - 'The Man I Love'

About this episode

Geoff interviews renowned British jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth about her journey through grief and her musical career.

This week Geoff is in Bedford, England to meet with one of the most highly regarded British jazz singers Jacqui Dankworth MBE – daughter of singer Cleo Laine and musician John Dankworth. A song can carry a family. This episode begins with Stephen Sondheim and a daughter finding strength after losing her mother, the incomparable Cleo Laine. From the first quiet days after the memorial to the bright lights of new stages, we trace an artist's path through grief, discipline, and the brave work of...

People in this episode

Host: Geoff

Guest: Jacqui Dankworth

Topics covered

• jazz
• grief
• family
• music
• performance

Keywords

• Cleo Laine
• John Dankworth
• Stephen Sondheim

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Man I Love

Places: Bedford, England

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