Cleo Laine & John Dankworth I Hear Music - A Celebration Of Their Life & Work (4-CD)

(Salvo) 73 tracks, 4-CD Digibook (64 pages) Linernotes von Alyn Shipton

Veritable national treasures, Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth made noteworthy recordings in each of the last seven decades. This collection brings together tracks from throughout their remarkable careers, combining their finest solo sides along with collaborations with each other, their family and a stellar cast of friends (Ray Charles, John Williams, Dudley Moore and Julian Llyod Webber, to name but a few). From Cleo’s glorious interpretations of the standards to John’s stunning small group, big band and soundtrack performances, here is the definitive celebration of their incredible contribution to music in Britain and beyond.

'The band leader John Dankworth and his wife of nearly 50 years, the singer Cleo Laine, have been making music for even longer than they have been married. A smattering of their combined output is featured on this fascinating four-CD set, which covers the couple’s lives and music over more then half a century. An extremely compelling historical document. Album of the week. '(Roger Trapp - The Independent)