The Stables Pays Tribute To Dame Cleo Laine

The Stables is greatly saddened today by the news that one of its founders and Life President, Dame Cleo Laine has passed away.

Dame Cleo and her late husband Sir John Dankworth were world renowned jazz musicians with a love and an interest in all types of music.  In 1969 they founded the charity Wavendon Allmusic Plan, converting an old stable block in the grounds of their home in Wavendon, Milton Keynes into a centre for music and music education.  The Stables is now one of the UK’s best loved music venues presenting around 400 gigs and 200 education events each year.

David Meadowcroft, Chairman of the Charity said: “Dame Cleo was a remarkable performer who was loved by audiences around the world and her commitment to ensuring young people had access to great music and music education will continue through the work of The Stables.”

Monica Ferguson, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of The Stables went on to add: “Dame Cleo was admired greatly by fans, other musicians and by The Stables staff and volunteers. She will be greatly missed but her unique talent will always be remembered.”