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 801-825 of 931 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Decca | 39800 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | Top hat, white tie and tails | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39801 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | You saved my life | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39802 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | I couldn't believe my eyes | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39852 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | From the top of your head | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39853 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | I wish I were Aladdin | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39854 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | Takes two to make a bargain | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39855 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | Two for tonight | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39856 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | Without a word of warning | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39857 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | I wished on the moon | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39962 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | The gentleman obviously doesn't believe | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39963 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | I've got a feelin' you're foolin' | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39964 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | On a Sunday afternoon | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 39965 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | You are my lucky star | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone | ||
Decca | 76748 | 8/25/1950 | You're not in my arms tonight | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76749 | 8/25/1950 | So long Sally | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76759 | 8/28/1950 | T.D.'s boogie woogie | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76760 | 8/28/1950 | Indian love call | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76761 | 8/29/1950 | Rainbow gal | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76762 | 8/29/1950 | Only a moment ago | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76763 | 8/29/1950 | Opus two | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76764 | 8/29/1950 | My moonlight Madonna | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76851 | 9/18/1950 | Aggravatin' situation | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76852 | 9/18/1950 | Everybody wants to go to heaven | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76865 | 9/23/1950 | Strangers | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader | |||
Decca | 76866 | 9/23/1950 | Music, maestro, please | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, trombone, arranger, leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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