Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey Tommy Dorsey American jazz trombonist and bandleader (1905–1956) This article is about the trombonist and bandleader. For the pianist and jazz and gospel composer, see Thomas A. Dorsey. 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…

GENRES: Big Band, Jazz, Trombone, Dance Band

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