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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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 801-825 of 941 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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  
(Results 801-825 of 941 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed November 12, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 12 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345

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