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Tommy Dorsey

Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr. (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) 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. His theme song was "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You". His technical skill on the trombone gave him renown among other musicians. He was the younger brother of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey. After Dorsey broke with his brother in the mid-1930s, he led an extremely successful band from the late 1930s into the 1950s. He is best remembered for standards such as "Opus One", "Song of India", "Marie", "On Treasure Island", and his biggest hit single, "I'll Never Smile Again".

Birth and Death Data: Born November 19, 1905 (Shenandoah), Died November 26, 1956 (Greenwich)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, director, leader, arranger, composer, songwriter, trumpet, vocalist, speaker, piano

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 751-775 of 931 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 39104 10-in. 11/27/1934 You' re the top Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39116 10-in. 11/30/1934 Down 't uncle Bill's Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39117 10-in. 11/30/1934 I'd like to dunk you in my coffee Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39118 10-in. 11/30/1934 I get a kick out of you Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39119 10-in. 11/30/1934 You didn't know me from Adam (and I didn't know you from Eve) Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39120 10-in. 11/30/1934 If it's love Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39181 10-in. 12/21/1934 I believe in miracles Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39182 10-in. 12/21/1934 Dancing with my shadow Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39183 10-in. 12/21/1934 Home ties Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39184 10-in. 12/21/1934 The church bells tolled Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39209 10-in. 12/28/1934 Rhythm of the rain Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39210 10-in. 12/28/1934 Au revoir l'amour Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39211 10-in. 12/28/1934 Singing a happy song Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39212 10-in. 12/28/1934 I was lucky Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39223 10-in. 1/4/1935 I thrill when they mention your name Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39224 10-in. 1/4/1935 Night wind Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39225 10-in. 1/4/1935 I'm just a little boy blue Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39226 10-in. 1/4/1935 (I got a) New deal in love Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39241 10-in. 1/11/1935 Dinah Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39242 10-in. 1/11/1935 You ain't been livin' right Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39243 12-in. 1/11/1935 Solitude Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39264 10-in. 1/18/1935 Tiny little fingerprints Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39265 10-in. 1/18/1935 I'm facing the music Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39266 10-in. 1/18/1935 I threw a bean bag at the moon Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
Decca 39267 10-in. 1/18/1935 The farmer takes a wife Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, trombone  
(Results 751-775 of 931 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed May 13, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 13 May 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345

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