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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".
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.
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.
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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 .
14. Mai 2018 · As the leader of one of the most popular swing-erabands and a skilled saxophone jazz soloist, Jimmy Dorsey (1904-1957) became famous. With or without his equally well known brother Tommy, he wasin demand in nightclubs and in the motion picturebusiness.
1. Feb. 2001 · Jazz musician Jimmy Dorsey's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
31. Dez. 2022 · The first important jazz alto-saxophonist (recording several years before Benny Carter and Johnny Hodges) and equally skilled on clarinet, Dorsey could not only play jazz but was masterful at triple-tonguing on his alto like the great technician Rudy Wiedoeft.
