By MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL, The Associated Press
PANAMA CITY, Florida (AP) — Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco — who collaborated with Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and other top singers and musicians of his era — has died at the age of 91.
DeFranco's family told The Associated Press on Friday that the famed musician died Wednesday evening at a Florida hospital.
DeFranco's wife, Joyce, said he had been in declining health in recent years.
DeFranco performed at...
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