Background
DeFranco, Boniface Ferdinand Leonard was born on February 17, 1923 in Camden, New Jersey, United States.
DeFranco, Boniface Ferdinand Leonard was born on February 17, 1923 in Camden, New Jersey, United States.
Student, Mastbaum Music School, Philadelphia.
Alto saxophonist, solo clarinetist, Johnny Scat Davis Band, on tour., 1939;alto saxophonist, solo clarinetist, Gene Krupa Orchestra, on tour., 1941-1942;alto saxophonist, solo clarinetist, Charlie Barnett Orchestra, on tour., 1943;solo clarinet, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, on tour., 1944-1948;solo clarinet, Count Basie Septet, on tour., 1950;bandleader, Buddy DeFranco Orchestra, 1951;featured clarinetist, Jazz at the Philharmonic All Star Tours, worldwide, 1952-1954;conductor, Glenn Miller Orchestra, 1966-1974;leader, guest artist, The Buddy DeFranco Group, Panama City, Florida, since 1974. Performer, clinician Yamaha Music Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1973. Clinician, judge various universities, since 1950.
Fellow National Association Jazz Educators. Member ClariNetowrk (board directors since 1980), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. ADDRESS (SUMMER)Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFrancoPO Box 4218Whitefish, MT 59937-4218.
Married Joyce O. Yount. 1 child, Charles Lee.