About Hank D'Amico
Lived 1915 – 1965 (aged 50). Hank D'Amico was an American clarinetist, jazz musician and bandleader.
Hank D'Amico (March 21, 1915 – December 2, 1965) was an American jazz clarinetist.
Early life D'Amico was born in Rochester, New York, and was raised in Buffalo.
Career D'Amico began playing professionally with Paul Specht's band in 1936. That same year, he joined Red Norvo. In 1938, D'Amico began radio broadcasts with his own octet, before returning briefly to Norvo's group in 1939. He played with Bob Crosby's orchestra in 1940 and 1941, then had his own big band for about a year. D'Amico had short stints in the bands of Les Brown, Benny Goodman and Norvo again, before working for CBS in New York.
Personal life Hank D'Amico died from cancer in December 1965 in New York, at the age of 50.
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Who was Hank D'Amico?
American musician (1915–1965)
When was Hank D'Amico born?
Hank D'Amico was born on 21 March 1915 in Rochester.
When did Hank D'Amico die?
Hank D'Amico died on 3 December 1965 in New York City.
What was Hank D'Amico's occupation?
Hank D'Amico was a clarinetist, jazz musician and bandleader.
What nationality was Hank D'Amico?
Hank D'Amico was American.
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