Jimmy dorsey was both an accomplished reed player, specializing in alto saxophone and clarinet, and one of the top bandleaders of the swing era. They are probably bob eberly and helen oconnell, who sang many duets with jimmy dorsey s orchestra, but if you are looking for an album that shows jimmy s expertise on the clarinet and tenor sax to advantage, look elsewhere. In 19561957 he starred in a shortlived television variety show, the ray anthony show. Jimmy s last hit which was a followup to so rare, his comeback hit earlier in the year which ive. Biography one of the cornerstones of big band music, tommy dorsey s legacy extends far beyond his heyday for the 1930s and 1940s. Albums include so rare sophisticated swing, maria elena green eyes, and besame mucho kiss me much my ideal. In the early and late periods of his career, he coled bands with his younger brother tommy. Jimmy dorsey and his orchestra jimmy dorsey s greatest hits a1. Jimmys musical training began when he was a young boy in pennsylvania.
Dorseys orchestra was known primarily for its renderings of ballads at. Excellent clarinetist and altoist of the swing era whose jazz playing was overshadowed by the commercial hits of his orchestra. Explore releases from the dorsey brothers orchestra at discogs. Jimmy s musical training began when he was a young boy in pennsylvania. In a nightclub setting, jimmy dorsey and his orchestra, with two of his vocalists, perform four of the groups best known songs. Connie ward is in seventh heaven when gene morrisons band rolls into town. Jimmy dorsey biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Ill never smile again tommy dorsey orchestra wfrank sinatra. Tommy dorsey jimmy dorsey the fabulous dorseys 1947. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the jimmy dorsey orchestra at the discogs marketplace. Explore releases from jimmy dorsey and his orchestra at discogs. Listen to your favorite songs from the complete jimmy dorsey in disco order by jimmy dorsey now.
Music profile for jimmy dorsey, born 29 february 1904. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The masterful jimmy dorsey is unique with his ability to do things with a sax no one else could achieve. After tommy dorsey died suddenly in november 1956, the dorsey band continued under the direction of jimmy dorsey. Orchestra under the leading of tommy dorsey, formed in 1935 and disbanded in 1946. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmy dorsey and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. After marrying him, she joins the bands tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives. Jimmy dorsey leader search jimmy dorsey on recordings are available for online listening. Tommy dorsey orchestra band music database radio swiss jazz.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmy dorsey at the discogs marketplace. Jimmy dorsey and his orchestra june night 1957 youtube. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Tommy dorsey and his orchestra featuring jimmy dorsey vocal by bill raymond b. Dorsey, jimmy plays 22 original big band recordings. Jimmy dorsey and his orchestra discography usa 45cat. Tommy dorsey and his orchestra discography discogs.
Louis armstrong joins the jimmy dorsey orchestra with a very scary tale about a resident skeleton. The fabulous jimmy dorsey by jimmy dorsey album, swing. Jimmy dorsey leader discography of american historical. Dorseys big band played music that ranged from smooth dance tunes. Anthony also appeared in several films during the late 1950s, including the five pennies in which he portrayed jimmy dorsey, and van dorens movies high school confidential as bix and girls town. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the dorsey brothers orchestra at the discogs marketplace. Sinatra did a posthumous tribute album to dorsey on sinatras. Contest winner of tommy dorseys fame and fortune program. Explore releases from the jimmy dorsey orchestra at discogs. Find jimmy dorsey discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Theres a couple of bessie smith pieces which also arent too frightening.
Others on the album include artie shaw, fats waller and jelly roll morton. Tommy dorsey born november 19, 1905, mahanoy plane, pennsylvania, usa died november 26, 1956, greenwich, connecticut, usa was an american trombonist, trumpeter, composer, conductor and bandleader of the big band era. I only have eyes for you vaughn monroe and his orchestra b. In big band history, the tommy dorsey orchestra is recognized as one of the best allaround dance bands. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Afterwards, jimmy continued the band, keeping the dorsey brothers name in hopes his younger brother would return. Jimmy dorsey and his orchestra top songs top songs chart singles discography. If you have been working with discogs staff to settle a policy concern or other site issue, nonresponse or noncompliance may have led to account restrictions. View all albums and help us complete jimmy dorsey discography. Tommy dorsey, american musician who, independently and with his brother. Jimmy dorsey and his orchestra discography discogs. Follow up on any recent support tickets to be sure there are no outstanding issues. Dorsey died of cancer days before receiving the official gold record.
With george montgomery, ann rutherford, glenn miller, glenn miller and his orchestra. The jimmy dorsey orchestra directed by david pruyn with featured vocalist, michele jamespruyn green eyes, amapola, tangerine, i understand, im glad there is you, and maria elena. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from tommy dorsey. During his early days as a musician, jimmy dorsey performed with various other ensembles and artists including the scranton sirens, the california ramblers, red nichols, jean goldkette, ben pollack, and paul whiteman. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits. Big band mix recordings 19351945glenn miller, benny goodman, artie shaw, jimmy dorsey, jimmie lunceford, harry james, bunny. Tommy dorsey biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The essential frank sinatra with the tommy dorsey orchestra with frank sinatra 128 listeners buy.
In december, 1935 dorseys first song with the band, you let me down, would reach the charts. Dorsey s orchestra was known primarily for its renderings of ballads at dance tempos, frequently with singers such as jack leonard and frank sinatra. Do it again the jimmy dorsey orchestra, bob eberly, helen oconnell. In december, 1935 dorsey s first song with the band, you let me down, would reach the charts. Tommy dorsey and orchestra featuring jimmy dorsey a. Tommy dorsey the legend the official tommy dorsey orchestra. Tommy dorsey left the orchestra in 1935, ending the group as.
Jimmy had just been signed to a small label called fraternity. For the complete list of songs, check the soundtrack listing. This reaffirms that crosby could make anything sound good, even this harmless piece of fluff. Not only was he responsible for hits like marie and once in a while, but he was also responsible for giving frank sinatra his first major exposure.
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Paul whiteman and the orchestra perform at sundown. Members of the trio included johnny, his brother dorsey, and paul burlison. Tommy dorseys first band was formed out of the remains of the joe. Jimmy dorsey and his orchestra songs top songs chart. At the time of the recording, jimmy dorsey, along with tommy, had been seen regularly on their television show. He composed the jazz and pop standards im glad there is you in this world of ordinary people and its the dreamer in me. The dorsey brothers orchestra, the dorsey brothers original orchestra, the dorsey s brothers orchestra, the fabulous dorseys, the tommy and jimmy dorsey orchestra. Jimmy dorsey dorseyland jazz band mp3 album download. Find jimmy dorsey discography, albums and singles on allmusic. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. By 1939, dorsey was aware of criticism that his band lacked a. Along with his brother tommy, the talented young musicians. The complete jimmy dorsey in disco order by jimmy dorsey on.
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