Longrunning London jazz venue Ronnie Scott’s has been awarded an English Heritage blue plaque at 39 Gerrard Street, where Ronnie Scott and fellow saxophonist Pete King opened their basement club on 30 October 1959.

“The English Heritage Blue Plaque is the well deserved jewel in the crown of recognition for his lifetime contribution to jazz,” commented Scott’s widow Mary. “I am grateful to have lived long enough to see this happen and am overjoyed and honoured to be a part of the celebration.”

The club is now based in Frith Street, where it recently celebrated its 60th anniversary.