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 451-475 of 941 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-058879	10-in.	1/15/1941	It's always you	Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-058880	10-in.	1/15/1941	You're dangerous	Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060331	10-in.	1/16/1941	Bugle call rag	Metronome All Star Band	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-060332	10-in.	1/16/1941	One o'clock jump	Metronome All Star Band	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-060346	10-in.	1/20/1941	I tried	Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060347	10-in.	1/20/1941	Dolores	The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060348	10-in.	1/20/1941	For you	Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060349	10-in.	1/20/1941	Without a song	Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060626	10-in.	2/7/1941	Do I worry?	The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060627	10-in.	2/7/1941	Whatcha know Joe?	The Pied Pipers ; Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060628	10-in.	2/7/1941	Everything happens to me	Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-060629	10-in.	2/7/1941	Little man with a candy cigar	Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060900	10-in.	2/17/1941	Will you still be mine?	Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060901	10-in.	2/17/1941	You betcha my life	Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060902	10-in.	2/17/1941	Let's get away from it all	The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060903	10-in.	2/17/1941	Let's get away from it all	Connie Haines ; The Pied Pipers ; Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet and mixed vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060904	10-in.	2/17/1941	I love it so	Paul Mason ; The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	CS-060905	12-in.	2/17/1941	Deep river	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	CS-060906	12-in.	2/17/1941	Swing low, sweet chariot	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060907	10-in.	2/17/1941	Serenade to the spot	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-060908	10-in.	2/17/1941	Yes indeed!	Sy Oliver ; Jo Stafford ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	PBS-061989	10-in.	12/22/1941	What is this thing called love?	Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	PBS-061990	10-in.	12/22/1941	Winter weather	The Pied Pipers ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with mixed vocal ensemble	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	PBS-061991	10-in.	12/22/1941	How about you?	Frank Sinatra ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-065912	10-in.	5/28/1941	Kiss the boys goodbye	Connie Haines ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director

(Results 451-475 of 941 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.