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Panama Francis | |
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| Birth name | David Albert Francis |
| Born | December 21, 1918 Miami, Florida, United States |
| Died | November 13, 2001 (aged 82) Orlando, Florida |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, rhythm and blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1930s–1980s |
David Albert "Panama" Francis (December 21, 1918 – November 13, 2001) was an American swing jazz drummer[1][2] who played on numerous hit recordings in the 1950s.
- ^ Ratliff, Ben (November 17, 2001). "Panama Francis, 82, Jazz Drummer of Swing Era". The New York Times. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- ^ "Drummer David 'Panama' Francis, 82; Career Spanned Seven Decades". Los Angeles Times. November 17, 2001. Retrieved January 25, 2019.