Tommy Dorsey

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 76-100 of 941 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-99918	10-in.	3/25/1936	You started me dreaming	Joe Dixon ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-99919	10-in.	3/27/1936	It's you I'm talkin' about	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-99920	10-in.	3/27/1936	Will I ever know?	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-99921	10-in.	3/27/1936	Rhythm saved the world	Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-99949	10-in.	4/3/1936	Star dust	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-99950	10-in.	4/3/1936	Royal Garden blues	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-101260	10-in.	6/9/1936	You've gotta eat your spinach baby	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-101261	10-in.	6/9/1936	On the beach at Bali-Bali	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-101262	10-in.	6/9/1936	No regrets	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-101263	10-in.	6/9/1936	San Francisco	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-101264	10-in.	6/9/1936	That's a plenty	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-101453	10-in.	4/15/1936	At the Codfish Ball	Clambake Seven ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-101454	10-in.	4/15/1936	Jada	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-101844	10-in.	5/20/1936	Where is my heart?	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-101845	10-in.	5/20/1936	Long ago and far away	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-101846	10-in.	5/20/1936	Mary had a little lamb	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-101847	10-in.	5/20/1936	Did I remember	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-02163	10-in.	10/18/1936	After you've gone	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-02164	10-in.	10/18/1936	For sentimental reasons	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-02165	10-in.	10/18/1936	Head over heels in love	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-02166	10-in.	10/18/1936	A high hat, a piccolo and a cane	Three Esquires ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-02167	10-in.	10/18/1936	In the groove	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, trombone
Victor	BS-02168	10-in.	10/18/1936	Close to me	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-02169	10-in.	10/18/1936	May I have the next romance with you?	Jack Leonard ; Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	instrumentalist, trombone, director
Victor	BS-02170	10-in.	10/18/1936	Sleep	Tommy Dorsey Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, trombone, director

(Results 76-100 of 941 records)

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Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dorsey, Tommy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

Dorsey, Tommy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103345.

"Dorsey, Tommy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.