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James „Jimmy“ Dorsey war ein US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker und Big-Band-Leiter. Er spielte Saxophon und Klarinette; war stilistisch einer der bedeutendsten Altsaxofonisten des Jazz und wurde insbesondere von Charlie Parker und Ornette Coleman immer wieder als stilgebend angegeben.
- Die legendären Dorseys
Die legendären Dorseys ist eine US-amerikanische...
- Die legendären Dorseys
James Francis Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer and big band leader. He recorded and composed the jazz and pop standards " I'm Glad There Is You (In This World of Ordinary People)" and "It's The Dreamer In Me".
Februar 1904 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA; † 12. Juni 1957 in New York) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker und Big-Band -Leiter. Er spielte Saxophon und Klarinette; war stilistisch einer der bedeutendsten Altsaxofonisten des Jazz und wurde insbesondere von Charlie Parker und Ornette Coleman immer wieder als stilgebend angegeben.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Since 1937, "So Rare" has been recorded by numerous artists, but it notably became a late-career hit in 1957 for Jimmy Dorsey, reaching #2 on Billboard magazine's pop charts, and #4 on the R&B singles chart.
- Big Band
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 .
