Panama Francis
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American musician (1918–2001)
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- David gets his drum
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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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