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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 (Results 601-625 of 941 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D6VB-2107 10-in. 8/22/1946 There is no breeze (to cool the flame of love) Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D6VB-2108 10-in. 8/22/1946 This time Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D6VB-2168 10-in. 10/1/1946 To me Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D6VB-2170 10-in. 10/1/1946 At sundown Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D6VB-3541 10-in. 12/31/1946 How are things in Glocca Mora Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D6VB-3542 10-in. 12/31/1946 When I'm not near the girl I love Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0063 10-in. 1/16/1947 Time after time Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0064 10-in. 1/16/1947 A thousand and one nights Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0065 10-in. 1/16/1947 It's the same old dream Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0097 10-in. 1/29/1947 My love for you Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0098 10-in. 1/29/1947 Spring Isn't everything Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0171 10-in. 2/25/1947 That's life, I guess Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance septet director  
Victor D7VB-0172 10-in. 2/25/1947 But I do mind if ya don't Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance septet director  
Victor D7VB-0586 10-in. 7/1/1947 I'll be there Tommy Dorsey ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0587 10-in. 7/1/1947 Kate (have I come too early, too late) Tommy Dorsey ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Vocal ensemble, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0588 10-in. 7/1/1947 The old piano tuner Tommy Dorsey ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0589 10-in. 7/1/1947 Deep Valley Tommy Dorsey ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0590 10-in. 7/1/1947 Just an old love of mine Tommy Dorsey ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0591 10-in. 7/1/1947 Trombonology Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director, composer  
Victor D7VB-0595 10-in. 7/8/1947 L-L-L-L-A Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Town Criers ; Mae Williams Female vocal solo, with vocal group and jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0597 10-in. 7/8/1947 The old chaperon Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Town Criers ; Mae Williams Female-male vocal duet, with vocal group and jazz/dance band. instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-0599 10-in. 7/8/1947 I'm gettin' sentimental over you Tommy Dorsey ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-1340 10-in. 9/12/1947 The story of a starry night Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
Victor D7VB-1341 10-in. 9/13/1947 None but the lonely heart Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band director, instrumentalist, trombone  
Victor D7VB-1342 10-in. 9/12/1947 The things I love Stuart Foster ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, trombone, director  
(Results 601-625 of 941 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

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