Dick Johnson (clarinetist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Dick Johnson (clarinetist)

American big band clarinetist

Date of Birth: 01-Dec-1925

Place of Birth: Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 10-Jan-2010

Profession: saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Dick Johnson (December 1, 1925 – January 10, 2010) 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.