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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 (Results 451-475 of 931 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-058879 10-in. 1/15/1941 It's always you Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-058880 10-in. 1/15/1941 You're dangerous Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060331 10-in. 1/16/1941 Bugle call rag Metronome All Star Band Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone  
Victor BS-060332 10-in. 1/16/1941 One o'clock jump Metronome All Star Band Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone  
Victor BS-060346 10-in. 1/20/1941 I tried Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060347 10-in. 1/20/1941 Dolores The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060348 10-in. 1/20/1941 For you Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060349 10-in. 1/20/1941 Without a song Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060626 10-in. 2/7/1941 Do I worry? The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060627 10-in. 2/7/1941 Whatcha know Joe? The Pied Pipers ; Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060628 10-in. 2/7/1941 Everything happens to me Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060629 10-in. 2/7/1941 Little man with a candy cigar Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060900 10-in. 2/17/1941 Will you still be mine? Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060901 10-in. 2/17/1941 You betcha my life Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060902 10-in. 2/17/1941 Let's get away from it all The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060903 10-in. 2/17/1941 Let's get away from it all Connie Haines ; The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060904 10-in. 2/17/1941 I love it so Paul Mason ; The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor CS-060905 12-in. 2/17/1941 Deep river Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor CS-060906 12-in. 2/17/1941 Swing low, sweet chariot Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060907 10-in. 2/17/1941 Serenade to the spot Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-060908 10-in. 2/17/1941 Yes indeed! Sy Oliver ; Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-061989 10-in. 12/22/1941 What is this thing called love? Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-061990 10-in. 12/22/1941 Winter weather The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-061991 10-in. 12/22/1941 How about you? Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-065912 10-in. 5/28/1941 Kiss the boys goodbye Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
(Results 451-475 of 931 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed May 7, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 7, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 May 2024.

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

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