Jimmy Dorsey


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Born: February 29, 1904 in Shenandoah, PA
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's
Died: June 12, 1957 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Jimmy Dorsey was both an accomplished reed player, specializing in alto saxophone and clarinet, and one of the top bandleaders of the swing era. In the early and late periods of his career, he co-led bands with his younger brother Tommy; in between, ...More >>

Discography:
Yours
Swingin' Today
On Tour
Maria Elena
It Happened in Hawaii
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Filmograpy:
2001Music Classics, Vol. 4
2001Music Classics, Vol. 10
1998Music Classics, Vol. 5
1994Swing, Swing, Swing!, Vol. 1
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Photo Gallery:
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Member Of:
The Scranton Sirens
California Ramblers
The Charleston Chasers
Dorsey's Novelty Six
J. Carson McGee's King Trumpeters
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Similar Artists:
Glenn Miller
Tommy Dorsey
Artie Shaw
Georgie Auld
Bob Crosby
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Followers:
Moe Koffman
Leo Wright
Jimmy Giuffre
The Midiri Brothers
Jimmy Henderson
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