Cleo, grew up in Southall, a tomboy with unruly hair, whose English mother and Jamaican father were constantly on the move, trying to make ends meet. Though theirs was a difficult marriage and money was short, they enriched her life with their infectious enthusiasm, fun and love of music. From an early age Cleo knew she wanted to sing, and after working as an apprentice hairdresser and milliner, in a library and pawnshop, she finally made her break when she auditioned for John Dankworth in Soho in the early 1950s. She ... Read More
Cleo, grew up in Southall, a tomboy with unruly hair, whose English mother and Jamaican father were constantly on the move, trying to make ends meet. Though theirs was a difficult marriage and money was short, they enriched her life with their infectious enthusiasm, fun and love of music. From an early age Cleo knew she wanted to sing, and after working as an apprentice hairdresser and milliner, in a library and pawnshop, she finally made her break when she auditioned for John Dankworth in Soho in the early 1950s. She writes of her hilarious life on the road with the Dankworth Seven, interpreting, improvising and scat-singing. After she and John married she forged a career on her own in a wide range of stage performances, from straight plays and satire to musicals, Valmouth, Show Boat, Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins, and Sondheim's Into the Woods, to name but a few, then went back to collaborating with John Dankworth in works such as Lysistrata and jazz performances once again. She describes the sheer excitement of the jazz world, their American and Australian tours, the thrill of the Newport Jazz Festival and Birdland and wayout clubs in New Orleans; she talks of their meetings and friendships with the giants of jazz: Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Lennie Tristano, Jimmy Rushing, Johnny Griffin, and also work with Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, James Galway and Dudley Moore. Read Less
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
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Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $9.45, very good condition, Sold by Hawking Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Edgewood, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $12.49, good condition, Sold by St. Vinnie's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
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Good. DUST JACKET SHOWS GENERAL WEAR, SUCH AS SCRATCHES, RUBBING, DINGED EDGES AND CREASES. Hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $15.70, good condition, Sold by hellertownbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hellertown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by Novel Ideas Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Simon & Schuster.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $19.00, very good condition, Sold by Charest Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cloverport, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Clean interior and boards, unmarked pages. Remainder mark on bottom of book. DJ has minor edgewear and surface wear. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 368 p. Audience: General/trade.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $26.95, very good condition, Sold by Ageless Pages rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cottonwood, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Simon & Schuster.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Inscribed and Signed By Author Inscribed "May 3rd 1998 To Cindy, Lots of love, Cleo Laine." Two colored marks bottom of endpapers. DJ edgewear, no tears.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $49.95, very good condition, Sold by RARE BOOK CELLAR rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pomona, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
Add this copy of Cleo to cart. $105.50, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Simon & Schuster.
