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.
Dick Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Richard Brown Johnson |
| Born | December 1, 1925 Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 10, 2010 (aged 84) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Genres | Modern jazz |
| Occupation | Jazz musician |
| Instruments | Clarinet, alto saxophone, flute |
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]
Discography
edit- 1956: Music for Swinging Moderns (EmArcy)
- 1957: Most Likely (Riverside) with Dave McKenna, Wilbur Ware, Philly Joe Jones[3]
- 1957: At Newport (Verve) with Eddie Costa
- 1979: Dick Johnson Plays Alto Sax & Flute & Soprano Sax & Clarinet (Concord) with Dave McKenna, Bob Maize, Jake Hanna
- 1980: Live at Bovi's (Argonne) with Duke Belaire Jazz Orchestra[4]
- 1980: Spider's Blues (Concord) with Dave McKenna
- 1981: Swing Shift (Concord)
- 1982: Everybody Eats When They Come to My House (Soap) with Razmataz
- 2004: Artie's Choice! and the Naturals
- 2006: Star Dust & Beyond: A Tribute to Artie Shaw
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Dead Rock Stars Club January to June 2010". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ Kyle Alspach, Brockton jazz great Dick Johnson dies at 84 The Enterprise. Retrieved on January 12, 2010.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ "Duke Belaire/Bovi's Tavern Big Bands". Ripopmusic.org. Retrieved January 26, 2020.