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 776-800 of 931 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Decca | 39278 | 10-in. | 1/25/1935 | Don't be afraid to tell your mother | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39280 | 10-in. | 1/26/1935 | Lullaby of Broadway | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39281 | 10-in. | 1/26/1935 | The words are in my heart | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39282 | 10-in. | 1/26/1935 | I'm goin' shoppin' with you | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39292 | 10-in. | 1/29/1935 | I believe in miracles | Greta Keller | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39293 | 10-in. | 1/29/1935 | Blue moon | Greta Keller | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39337 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Harlem chapel chimes | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39338 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | I've got your number | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39339 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | You're O.K. | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39340 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Weary blues | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39341 | 12-in. | 2/6/1935 | Weary blues | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39342 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Tailspin | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39343 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Eccentric | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39344 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Dese dem dose | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39345 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Dippermouth blues | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39346 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Tomorrow's another day | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39539 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Footloose and fancy free | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39540 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Every little moment | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39541 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | You're all I need | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39542 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | I'll never say never again again | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39543 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Chasing shadows | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39544 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Ev'ry single little tingle of my heart | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39797 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | My very good friend the milkman | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39798 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | You' re so darn charming | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39799 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | No strings | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, trombone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 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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