#Jimmy Dorsey

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Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, ‘The Fabulous Dorsey's,’ rehearsing with their band in 1946.

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Jimmy Dorsey with Bob Eberly & Helen O'Connell 1941

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Jimmy Dorsey-Eleanor Powell "I dood it" 1943, de Vincente Minnelli.

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Jimmy Dorsey: The Legacy of a Jazz Icon

Introduction: Jimmy Dorsey, a luminary in American jazz, distinguished himself as a virtuosic clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and prominent big band leader. His partnership with his brother Tommy Dorsey catapulted them to stardom during the illustrious big band era, imprinting an enduring legacy on the annals of jazz music. This article delves into the life, musical contributions, and…

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Year-End Poll #8: 1957

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Welcome to the second year of rock and roll's presence in the Top 10. And by rock and roll, I'm talking about the battle between Elvis Presley and future metal god, Pat Boone. The sound of the charts didn't change over night, as seen when looking at the numerous non rock and roll songs featured in this poll. But even if the sound isn't shifting, we're still seeing something of a cultural change. I'll just say it: the acts are starting to get prettier. Now that the young people of the 1950s are buying more music of their own, chart performance is focusing more on individual sales. Is this new demographic of young people the reason why the song Young Love is featured twice on this poll? Probably not, but I thought it was a funny coincidence (previous poll appearance, The Crew-Cuts, also covered this song this same year btw). The era of composers and traditional pop standards isn't over, of course. But as we watch how the course of history played out, it becomes clear which side won in the end.

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(via Hold Tight Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood Mama?) - Andrews Sisters & Jimmy Dorsey (1938)

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Frank Trumbauer & His Orchestra - Singin' The Blues (1927)

I have never heard a more clearer example of this Frank Trumbauer, Bix Beiderbecke, and Eddie Lang classic. 

Personnel: Frankie Trumbauer (C-melody saxophone), Bix Beiderbecke (cornet), Bill Rank (trombone), Jimmy Dorsey (clarinet), Doc Ryker (alto sax), Paul Madeira Mertz (piano), Eddie Lang (guitar), and Chauncey Morehouse (drums).

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Leap Year Day in Music History

      . 1792 ~ Gioachino Rossini, Italian composer Read quotes by and about Rossini More information about Rossini . 1898 ~ Wladimir Rudolfovich Vogel, Russian-born Swiss composer . 1904 ~ Jimmy Dorsey, American clarinetist, bandleader and saxophonist . 1916 ~ Dinah (Frances Rose) Shore, Emmy Award-winning singer and entertainer . 1932 ~ Bing Crosby and the Mills Brothers teamed up to record…

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Larking about with a mate - swopping karoake songs with one another. Here's (part of) Tangerine - Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra.

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Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga song

Song lyrics to Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga (1940) by James V. Monaco, Charles Newman, as recorded by Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra, vocal by Helen O’Connell Continue reading Untitled

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Remembering Jimmy Dorsey on his birthday #botd

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also some dumb meme redraws cool.

uh meme redraws with dead guys cause why not yall I hate myself give me a break 😭😭

The first one is Artie Shaw. The second one is the Dorsey Brothers ™️. The third is Benny Goodman absolutely destroying Artie. The last one is Glenn and Tex Beneke.

Kill me.

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Films Watched in 2023: 74. Lost in a Harem (1944) - Dir. Charles Reisner

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Tommy Dorsey: The Sentimental Journey through Swing

Introduction: Tommy Dorsey, born one hundred and eighteen years ago today in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1905, left an unforgettable influence on the world of swing music. His rise from a promising musician in a coal-mining town to one of the most acclaimed bandleaders of the Swing Era is a monument to his musical genius and tenacity. Early Life and Musical Upbringing: Growing up…

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Watch "Helen O'Connell / Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga (1940) / w/The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra" on YouTube