Daryl Runswick is a well-known British composer, arranger, and singer. He was born on October 12, 1946, in England. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and went on to become a professor of Jazz Composition and Arranging there. Runswick has worked with many famous musicians throughout his career, including Cleo Laine, John Dankworth, and George Martin. He has also written music for film, television, and theater productions, and has released several albums as a solo artist. Runswick is particularly known for his work in the jazz and choral music genres.