Dick Johnson
Musical Artist
1925 – 2010
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Who was Dick Johnson?
Dick Johnson was an American big band clarinetist, best known for his work with the Artie Shaw Band. From 1983 until his death he was the leader of the Artie Shaw Orchestra.
Born Richard Brown Johnson in Brockton, Massachusetts, he also played the alto saxophone and flute. Johnson worked with Frank Sinatra, the Swing Shift Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett.
Johnson died in Boston, Massachusetts after a short illness, aged 84.
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- Born
- Dec 1, 1925
Brockton - Also known as
- Johnson, Dick
- Died
- Jan 10, 2010
Boston
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on July 23, 2013
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