Congratulations to Saxophonist Courtney Pine on his CBE

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

I'm delighted by the news that distinguished saxophonist Courtney Pine was awarded a CBE for ?services to music? in the New Years Honours List

Courtney Pine awarded CBE

I’m delighted by the news that distinguished saxophonist Courtney Pine was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for ?services to music? in the New Years Honours List 2009.

This new honour complements the OBE granted to Courtney in 2000 for ?services to jazz?.

Rock singer Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame was also awarded the CBE.

Congratulations Courtney from The Jazz Mann. It’s good for our music to receive such welcome publicity.

Ian

There are plenty of other deserving people in the world of jazz. Let’s hope some of those receive due recognition next year.