Dank ‧ worth, John /ˈdæŋkwəθ $ -wərθ/ BrE AmE
(1927–) a British writer of ↑ jazz music, who plays the ↑ saxophone and is the leader of a group of jazz musicians. He is known especially for his work with his wife, the singer Cleo Laine. His records include Experiments with Mice and African Waltz . His official title is Sir John Dankworth.