Dick Johnson (clarinetist)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born
December 1, 1925
Richard Brown Johnson
December 1, 1925
DiedJanuary 10, 2010 (aged 84)
GenresModern jazz
OccupationJazz musician
Dick Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Brown Johnson December 1, 1925 |
| Died | January 10, 2010 (aged 84) |
| Genres | Modern jazz |
| Occupation | Jazz musician |
| Instruments | Clarinet, alto saxophone, flute |
Richard Brown 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] From 1983 until his death he was the leader of the Artie Shaw Orchestra.
Born 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.[1]
Johnson died in Boston, Massachusetts after a short illness, aged 84.[2]
