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Also known as David Albert "Panama" Francis

American musician (1918–2001)

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David "Panama" Francis (December 21, 1918, Miami, Florida – November 13, 2001, Orlando, Florida) was an American swing jazz drummer. He began performing at the age of eight, and booked his first night club at the age of thirteen. His career took off after he moved to New York City in 1938. Early collaborations included Tab Smith, Billy Hick's Sizzling Six, the Roy Eldridge Orchestra, and six years with Lucky Millinder's Orchestra at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Pa

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Miami
Place of death
Orlando
Occupation
jazz musician
Genre
jazz
Instrument
drum kit
Record label
Black & Blue
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date of birth
1918-12-21
date of death
2001-11-11
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