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Thomas Francis 'Tommy' Dorsey Jr. (/ˈdɔːrsi/, 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 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 popular and highly 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.'
Discography
1961: The One And Only Tommy Dorsey (RCA Camden) 1966: Tommy Dorsey's Dance Party (Vocalion) 1971: This is Tommy Dorsey (RCA Victor) 1976: Tommy Dorsey (1937 – 1941) (AMIGA) 1988: All-Time Greatest Dorsey/Sinatra Hits, Vol. 1-4 (RCA) 1982: The Dorsey/Sinatra Sessions (RCA) 1990: Yes, Indeed! (Bluebird/RCA) 1991: Music Goes Round and Round (Bluebird/RCA) 1994: Stop, Look and Listen (1994) (ASV/Living Era) 1999: The V-Disc Recordings (Collectors' Choice) 1999: 1937, Vol. 3 2001: This Is Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Vol. 1 (Collectables) 2004: 1939, Vol. 3 2004: Tommy Dorsey: The Early Jazz Sides: 1932 – 1937 (Jazz Legends) 2004: It's D'Lovely 1947–1950 (Hep)
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