American jazz trombonist and bandleader (1905–1956)
This article is about trombonist and bandleader. For the pianist and jazz and gospel composer, see Thomas A. Dorsey.
Tommy Dorsey
Dorsey in 1947
Background information
Birth name
Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr.
Born
(1905-11-19)November 19, 1905 Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
November 26, 1956(1956-11-26) (aged 51) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
Big band
swing
jazz
Occupation(s)
Bandleader
trombonist
conductor
Instrument(s)
Trombone
trumpet
cornet
Years active
1921–1956
Labels
RCA Victor
Brunswick
Decca
OKeh
Columbia
Musical artist
Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr. (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956)[1] 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.[2] His theme song was "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You". His technical skill on the trombone gave him renown among other musicians.[3] He was the younger brother of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey.[4] 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".
^Levinson, Peter J. (March 25, 2009). Tommy Dorsey: Livin' in a Great Big Way, A Biography. Hachette Books. p. 303. ISBN 9780786734948. Retrieved July 26, 2021 – via Google Books.
^"Dorsey, Thomas Francis Jr. ("Tommy," "The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing")". Pennsylvania Center For The Book/Lisa A. Moore. n.d. [date published unknown]. Archived from the original on May 15, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
^"Jazz: A Film By Ken Burns: Selected Artist Biography - Tommy Dorsey". PBS. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
^"Dorsey, James Francis 'Jimmy'". Pennsylvania Center For The Book/Nicole DeCicco. n.d. [date published unknown]. Archived from the original on May 15, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
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