Buddy DeFranco
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Summary
Buddy DeFranco was born on February 17, 1923[1], in Camden[2]. He died on December 24, 2014[3], in Panama City[4]. He worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz clarinetist[7], composer[8], and mandolinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (486 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: clarinetist[12], jazz musician[13], musician[14]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17]
- Record label: Norgran Records[18]
- Commons category: Buddy DeFranco[19]
- Residence: Panama City Beach[20], Whitefish[21]
- Family name: DeFranco[22]
- Given name: Boniface[23], Buddy[24]
- Pseudonym: Buddy DeFranco[25]
- Official website: http://www.buddydefranco.com[26]
- Work location: New York City[27]
- Instrument: clarinet[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco[30]
Why It Matters
Buddy DeFranco has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Buddy DeFranco born?
Buddy DeFranco's place of birth was Camden[2].
Where did Buddy DeFranco die?
Buddy DeFranco passed away in Panama City[4].
What did Buddy DeFranco do for work?
Buddy DeFranco worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz clarinetist[7], composer[8], and mandolinist[9].
What awards did Buddy DeFranco receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[15].