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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.
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.
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. Tommy (left) and Jimmy Dorsey in 1955 Movie appearances and filmography
The Dorsey Brothers were an American studio dance band, led by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. They started recording in 1928 for OKeh Records . History. The Dorsey Brothers recorded songs for the dime store labels ( Banner, Cameo, Domino, Jewel, Oriole, Perfect ). A handful of sides during their Brunswick period were issued by Vocalion .
Biografía. 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.
Hace 1 día · 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.
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.
