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Tommy Dorsey (Shenandoah, Pensilvania, 19 de noviembre de 1905 – Greenwich, Connecticut, 26 de noviembre de 1956) fue un músico de jazz estadounidense, trombonista y director de big band. Tommy Dorsey en octubre de 1947.
In 1950, Jimmy moved to Columbia Records and his brother offered him a seat in the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. [1] In 1953, Tommy and Jimmy would rename the band, the "Dorsey Brothers Orchestra." Tommy was the leader of the group, and made Jimmy both the co-leader and featured soloist.
Tommy and Jimmy worked in bands led by Tal Henry, Rudy Vallee, Vincent Lopez, and Nathaniel Shilkret. In 1923, Dorsey followed Jimmy to Detroit to play in Jean Goldkette 's band and returned to New York in 1925 to play with the California Ramblers. [8] In 1927, he joined Paul Whiteman.
Su nombre completo era James Francis Dorsey, siendo también conocido como "JD", y nació en Shenandoah, Pensilvania. Era hijo de un profesor de música y hermano mayor de Tommy Dorsey, que también fue un destacado músico. De joven tocaba la trompeta y ya actuaba en el vodevil en 1913.
Tommy Dorsey, American musician who, independently and with his brother Jimmy, led several of the most popular big bands of the swing era. His theme song was ‘I’m Getting Sentimental over You.’ He was also a highly respected and influential trombonist. Learn more about Dorsey’s life and career.
Jimmy Dorsey (born Feb. 29, 1904, Shenandoah, Pa., U.S.—died June 12, 1957, New York, N.Y.) was an American musician who—both independently and with his brother Tommy—led one of the most popular big bands of the swing era.
The Fabulous Dorseys: Directed by Alfred E. Green. With Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Janet Blair, Paul Whiteman. The Dorsey Brothers bandleaders' lives traced from childhood music insisting father to fame rise eventual split furthering careers propelling with their music.
