User:Jazzbohemia2/sandbox/Alan Bryant Francis

Alan Bryan Francis (November 30th, 1938 – December 5, 2019) was an American jazz drummer, composer, and vibraphonist. He is best known for his extensive musical experimentation and collaborations with Don Elis and other artists. Later in his life he became a teacher and dedicated his life to teaching high school students.

1.1 Biography: Alan Francis was born in Niagara Falls. His father Bryant Francis owned an optical office and was an ophthalmologist. He went to Boston University and then acquired a PHD in Spanish Literature from Harvard University. He played Jazz with Don Ellis among other great musicians. He recorded the Album Jazz Bohemia Revisited along with John Neves (bass) and Joe Hunt (drums).

2.2 Early Life and Education: DeVeaux School (1950-1956) Jaki Byard School of Music - Wally's Paradise & Savoy on the Hill (Studied Jazz) BU School of Fine & Applied Arts. Studied Music Percussion (Class of 1960) SUNY Buffalo. Studied Spanish (Class of 1967) SUNY Buffalo/University of Barcelona. Studied Julio Rodriguez-Puertolas (Class of 1968) Boston University School of Education Hew Tittle VII Grant/Bilingual Education (1982-1983) University of Massachusetts @ Boston Institute for Learning and Education (1982-1984) Harvard University. Studied Picaresca, Decadencia, Historia.

Profesional Experience:

Former New York City Public School Teacher (1987- April 1st 2005) Substitute Teacher at Boston Public Schools (80s) Instructure and Lecture Assistant at Boston College/UMASS/Brandeis/SUNNY/Stony Brook. Jazz Musician (Jazz Bohemia)