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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 776-800 of 931 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 776-800 of 931 records)

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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