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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. Tommy (left) and Jimmy Dorsey in 1955 Movie appearances and filmography
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.
Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr. (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) [1] was an American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the big band era. He was known as the "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing" because of his smooth-toned trombone playing. [2] His theme song was "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You".
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 .
- 1928–1935
- New York City, New York, U.S.
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.
- James Francis Dorsey
- "JD"
29 de abr. de 2024 · 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.
31 de dic. de 2005 · December 31, 200512:00 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday. Listen. A major big band leader is the subject of a new book: Tommy Dorsey: Livin' in a Great Big Way. With his brother Jimmy,...
