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 (Results 251-275 of 931 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-021144 | 10-in. | 3/10/1938 | When the midnight choo-choo leaves for Alabam' | Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, trombone | |
| Victor | BS-021145 | 10-in. | 3/10/1938 | Everybody's doing it | Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, trombone | |
| Victor | BS-021952 | 10-in. | 4/11/1938 | Says my heart | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-022448 | 10-in. | 4/15/1938 | Cowboy from Brooklyn | Skeets Herfurt ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-022449 | 10-in. | 4/15/1938 | You leave me breathless | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-022450 | 10-in. | 4/15/1938 | I'll dream tonight | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-022920 | 10-in. | 4/27/1938 | Marching along with time | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-022921 | 10-in. | 4/27/1938 | I hadn't anyone 'til you | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-022922 | 10-in. | 4/27/1938 | My walking stick | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-023209 | 10-in. | 5/12/1938 | Now it can be told | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-023210 | 10-in. | 5/12/1938 | This time it's real | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-023211 | 10-in. | 5/12/1938 | Music, maestro, please | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-023212 | 10-in. | 5/12/1938 | All through the night | Three Esquires ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-025330 | 10-in. | 8/17/1938 | Ya got me | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-025331 | 10-in. | 8/17/1938 | (Be it ever so thrilling) There's no place like your arms | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-026897 | 10-in. | 9/16/1938 | Carolina moon | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-026898 | 10-in. | 9/16/1938 | Boogie woogie | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | director, instrumentalist, trombone | |
| Victor | BS-026899 | 10-in. | 9/16/1938 | Rainbow 'round the moon | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-027209 | 10-in. | 9/22/1938 | Sailing at midnight | Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, trombone | |
| Victor | BS-027210 | 10-in. | 9/22/1938 | Stompin' at the stadium | Skeets Herfurt ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-027211 | 10-in. | 9/22/1938 | Have you forgotten so soon? | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-027243 | 10-in. | 9/29/1938 | You must have been a beautiful baby | Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | director, instrumentalist, trombone | |
| Victor | BS-028175 | 10-in. | 10/31/1938 | Tin roof blues | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-028176 | 10-in. | 10/31/1938 | Sweet Sue, just you | Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, trombone, director | |
| Victor | BS-028177 | 10-in. | 10/31/1938 | Cocktails for two | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | instrumentalist, trombone, director |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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