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 941 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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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 | ||
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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.
"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Dorsey, Tommy, 1905-1956 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81131524
Wikidata: Tommy Dorsey - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q313529
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/2655923
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