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Zusammen mit seinem Bruder Jimmy Dorsey gründete Tommy schon in den zwanziger Jahren in Shenandoah die Dorsey's Novelty Six; sie spielten beide auch bei den California Ramblers und in der daraus abgeleiteten Studioband The Little Ramblers. In New York trennten sich die Wege der Brüder dann zunächst; Tommy Dorsey spielte unter ...
Nach dem plötzlichen Tod seines Bruders Tommy Dorsey übernahm Jimmy Dorsey das Orchester und leitete es bis März 1957 unter dem Namen The Fabulous Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. In dieser kurzen Zeit gelang ihm mit dem Titel So Rare noch einmal ein Welterfolg. Im Juni 1957 starb Jimmy an Kehlkopfkrebs in New York, das Orchester ...
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 .
- 1928–1935
- New York City, New York, U.S.
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.
Die legendären Dorseys ist eine US-amerikanische Filmbiografie aus dem Jahr 1947 von Alfred E. Green über das Leben der als Bandleader berühmt gewordenen Brüder Jimmy und Tommy Dorsey, die sich selbst spielten.
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.
