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Dick Johnson (December 1, 1925 – January 10, 2010[1]) was an American big band clarinetist, best known for his work with the Artie Shaw Band.[1]

Born Richard Brown Johnson in Brockton, Massachusetts, he also played the alto saxophone and flute, as well as the clarinet. Johnson worked with Frank Sinatra, the Swing Shift Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett.[1]

Johnson died in Boston, Massachusetts after a short illness, aged 84.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed January 2010
  2. ^ Kyle Alspach, Brockton jazz great Dick Johnson dies at 84 The Enterprise. Retrieved on January 12, 2010.







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