Francy Boland
Francy Boland | |
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Namur, Belgium | |
| Died | 12 August 2005 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Belgian |
François Boland (6 November 1929[1] – 12 August 2005)[2] was a classically trained Belgian jazz composer and pianist.
He first gained notice in 1949 and worked with Belgian jazz greats like
He lived in Europe, primarily Switzerland, from 1976 and did musical arrangements for Sarah Vaughan among others.[1] 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)
With Mark Murphy
- Midnight Mood (MPS, 1968)
With Sahib Shihab
- Summer Dawn (Argo, 1964)
- Vogue Schallplatten, 1968)
- Companionship (Vogue Schallplatten, 1964-70 [1971])
References
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
- ^ "Obituary: Francy Boland". The Guardian. 13 September 2005. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
External links
- Francy Boland at AllMusic
- Francy Boland discography at Discogs
- Francy Boland biography and discography at www.jazzinbelgium.com
- Francy Boland obituary in All About Jazz
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