Jimmy Dorsey

The Dorsey Brothers The Dorsey Brothers American jazz band The Dorsey Brothers were an American studio dance band, led by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. They started recording in 1928 for OKeh Records. Quick facts Background information, Origin ... The Dorsey Brothers Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, 1934. Bottom (L-R): George Thow, Roc Hillman, Don "Matty" Matteson, Skeets Herfurt, Ray McKinley; Standing (L-R): Bobby Van Epps, Delmar Kaplan, Tommy Dorsey, Kay Weber, Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Jack Stacey Background information Origin New York City, New York, U.S. Genres Jazz Years active 1928 (1928)–1935 (1935) Labels OKeh Melotone Columbia Brunswick Decca Close History The Dorsey Brothers recorded songs for the dime store labels (Banner, Cameo, Domino, Jewel, Oriole, Perfect). A handful of sides during…

GENRES: Big Band, Jazz, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone