About Francy Boland
Lived 1929 – 2005 (aged 75). Francy Boland was a Belgian composer, pianist, jazz musician, bandleader, music arranger and musician.
François Boland (6 November 1929 was a classically trained Belgian jazz composer and pianist.
He first gained notice in 1949 and worked with Belgian jazz greats like Bobby Jaspar, and in 1955 he joined Chet Baker's quintet. He was also part of One World, One Peace, an effort involving Pope John Paul II. He died in 2005.
Francy Boland's song "Just Give Me Time" was covered by Carola in 1966, first released on her album Carola & Heikki Sarmanto Trio, reaching the Finnish Charts in 2004.
Discography Out of the Background (SABA, 1967) Flirt and Dream (SABA, 1967) With Johnny Griffin Night Lady (Philips, 1964) Tough Tenors Again 'n' Again (MPS, 1970) – with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Kenny Clarke / Francy Boland Big Band (1962-1971) see the discography section of The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band With Mark Murphy
Midnight Mood (MPS, 1968)
With Sahib Shihab Summer Dawn (Argo, 1964) Seeds (Vogue Schallplatten, 1968) Companionship (Vogue Schallplatten, 1964-70 )
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Who was Francy Boland?
Belgian musician (1929–2005)
When was Francy Boland born?
Francy Boland was born on 6 November 1929 in Namur.
When did Francy Boland die?
Francy Boland died on 13 August 2005 in Geneva.
What was Francy Boland's occupation?
Francy Boland was a composer, pianist, jazz musician, bandleader, music arranger and musician.
What nationality was Francy Boland?
Francy Boland was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francy Boland. https://biography.guide/francy-boland/
MLA: "Francy Boland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francy-boland/.
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