Buddy DeFranco
1923 - 2014
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Biography
Buddy DeFranco was an American jazz clarinetist known for his technical skills and innovative sound. Born in 1923 in Camden, New Jersey, DeFranco began playing professionally in his teens and soon gained recognition for his unique style. Throughout his career, he performed with various big bands and small groups, earning praise for his virtuosic improvisations and lyrical playing. DeFranco was a prominent figure in the jazz world, influencing countless musicians and leaving a lasting impact on the genre.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Jazz to me is the most satisfying of all forms of music. It gives you a freedom of creative expression that you just can't get from playing the same repeated notes over and over.
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The clarinet is the most versatile instrument in jazz; it can be hauntingly beautiful or guttural and swinging.
3
Jazz has the spontaneity that classical music doesn't, and I think that's the quality that excites me the most.
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Real jazz is based on the freedom of spirit, and that gives you a sense of being a part of the human race.
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The joy of playing jazz is creating something new, giving life to a composition in the moment.