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Jimmy Dorsey is considered one of the most important and influential alto saxophone players of the Big Band and Swing era, and also after that era. Jazz saxophonists Lester Young and Charlie Parker both acknowledge him as an important influence on their styles.
"At the Jazz Band Ball" is a 1917 jazz instrumental recorded by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. The instrumental is one of the earliest and most recorded jazz compositions. It is a jazz classic and a standard of the genre.
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8 de abr. de 2020 · Publication date. 2020-04-08. Topics. Jazz, Music, Dorsey Brothers Band, Duke Ellington, Boswell Sisters, Louis Armstrong, Paul Whiteman, Bill Robinson, Charlie Wellman, Bessie Smith, Tessie Maize, Tommy Christian, Ben Bernie, Ruby Darby. Language.
28 de feb. de 2024 · 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. He was also a highly talented saxophone and clarinet player.
" Darktown Strutters' Ball " is a popular song by Shelton Brooks, published in 1917. The song has been recorded many times and is considered a popular and jazz standard. There are many variations of the title, including "At the Darktown Strutters' Ball", "The Darktown Strutters' Ball", and just "Strutters' Ball". History.
29 de feb. de 2024 · His partnership with his brother Tommy Dorsey catapulted them to stardom during the illustrious big band era, imprinting an enduring legacy on the annals of jazz music. This article delves into the life, musical contributions, and lasting impact of Jimmy Dorsey.
