Tommy Dorsey

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 251-275 of 941 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-021144	10-in.	3/10/1938	When the midnight choo-choo leaves for Alabam'	Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-021145	10-in.	3/10/1938	Everybody's doing it	Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-021952	10-in.	4/11/1938	Says my heart	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-022448	10-in.	4/15/1938	Cowboy from Brooklyn	Skeets Herfurt ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-022449	10-in.	4/15/1938	You leave me breathless	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-022450	10-in.	4/15/1938	I'll dream tonight	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-022920	10-in.	4/27/1938	Marching along with time	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-022921	10-in.	4/27/1938	I hadn't anyone 'til you	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-022922	10-in.	4/27/1938	My walking stick	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-023209	10-in.	5/12/1938	Now it can be told	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-023210	10-in.	5/12/1938	This time it's real	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-023211	10-in.	5/12/1938	Music, maestro, please	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-023212	10-in.	5/12/1938	All through the night	Three Esquires ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-025330	10-in.	8/17/1938	Ya got me	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-025331	10-in.	8/17/1938	(Be it ever so thrilling) There's no place like your arms	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-026897	10-in.	9/16/1938	Carolina moon	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-026898	10-in.	9/16/1938	Boogie woogie	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-026899	10-in.	9/16/1938	Rainbow 'round the moon	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-027209	10-in.	9/22/1938	Sailing at midnight	Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-027210	10-in.	9/22/1938	Stompin' at the stadium	Skeets Herfurt ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-027211	10-in.	9/22/1938	Have you forgotten so soon?	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-027243	10-in.	9/29/1938	You must have been a beautiful baby	Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-028175	10-in.	10/31/1938	Tin roof blues	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-028176	10-in.	10/31/1938	Sweet Sue, just you	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-028177	10-in.	10/31/1938	Cocktails for two	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director

(Results 251-275 of 941 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.