Tommy Dorsey Biography

Tommy Dorsey biography

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NAME: Tommy Dorsey
OCCUPATION: Trumpet Player
BIRTH DATE: November 19, 1905
DEATH DATE: November 26, 1956
PLACE OF BIRTH: Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

PLACE OF DEATH: Greenwich, Connecticut

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American musician Tommy Dorsey was one of the most popular trombonists and bandleaders of the Big Band era of the 1930s and 1940s.

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American trombonist and band leader Tommy Dorsey combined smooth ballad performances with up-tempo jazz arrangements, featuring some of the best musicians of his day, including Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, and arranger Sy Oliver. Dorsey was a perfectionist, known for his impeccable playing. He performed seamless phrasing and sweet tones. His music was influential on singers and brass players alike.