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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 501-525 of 931 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-067916 10-in. 9/18/1941 Who can I turn to? Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-067932 10-in. 9/26/1941 The skunk song Charles Peterson ; The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo, mixed vocal ensemble, and speaker instrumentalist, trombone, speaker, director  
Victor BS-067933 10-in. 9/26/1941 The skunk song Charles Peterson ; The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo, mixed vocal ensemble, and speaker speaker, instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-067934 10-in. 9/26/1941 Somebody loves me The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-067935 10-in. 9/26/1941 Love sends a little gift of roses Ken Curtis ; The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-067936 10-in. 9/26/1941 It isn't a dream any more Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-067937 10-in. 9/26/1941 Embraceable you The Pied Pipers ; Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-067938 10-in. 9/26/1941 The anniversary waltz Ken Curtis ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-072107 10-in. 2/19/1942 Snooty little cutie Connie Haines ; The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male and female vocal solos and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-072108 10-in. 2/19/1942 Poor you Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-072109 10-in. 2/19/1942 I'll take Tallulah The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, vocalist, director  
Victor PBS-072110 10-in. 2/19/1942 The last call for love The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-072111 10-in. 2/19/1942 Not so quiet please Buddy Rich ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with drum solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-072169 10-in. 3/9/1942 Moonlight on the Ganges Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-072171 10-in. 3/9/1942 Somewhere a voice is calling Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor PBS-072172 10-in. 3/9/1942 Well, git it! Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-075204 10-in. 5/18/1942 Just as though you were here The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-075205 10-in. 5/18/1942 Street of dreams The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-075264 10-in. 6/9/1942 Take me Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-075265 10-in. 6/9/1942 Be careful, it's my heart Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-075282 10-in. 6/17/1942 In the blue of evening Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-075400 10-in. 7/1/1942 There are such things The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor BS-075401 10-in. 7/1/1942 He's my guy (Nobody knows better than I) Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo director, instrumentalist, trombone  
Victor BS-075402 10-in. 7/1/1942 Daybreak Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo director, instrumentalist, trombone  
Victor BS-075403 10-in. 7/1/1942 It started all over again The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble director, instrumentalist, trombone  
(Results 501-525 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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LCNAR: Dorsey, Tommy, 1905-1956 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81131524

Wikidata: Tommy Dorsey - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q313529

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FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/82189

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