What a year for flautist/ saxophonist/ bandleader Andy Panayi(above).

Earlier in the year he took what would have been John Dankworth’s alto solo in Tonight I shall sleep, immediately after the announcement from the stage at the Stables in Wavendon that Dankworth had died earlier in the day day.

Andy Panayi has now stepped forward to organize the first benefit gig in aid of Chris Dagley’s family.

If you want a demonstration of how strong beating heart of the British jazz community is, the “Just Do It” spirit, look no further. Details of the concert:

Sunday August 22nd, 12.30pm start.
Ruislip Manor Sports & Social Club,
Grosvenor Vale (off West End Road),
HA4 6JQ

SPECIAL CONCERT TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHRIS DAGLEY’S FAMILY

The Andy Panayi Big Band + guests

Jazz at the Manor are taking email reservations

The email address on the J@TM website is jazz-at.the-manor@virgin.net