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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 More >>

Filmograpy:

2001	Music Classics, Vol. 4
2001	Music Classics, Vol. 10
1998	Music Classics, Vol. 5
1994	Swing, Swing, Swing!, Vol. 1

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Member Of: The Scranton Sirens California Ramblers The Charleston Chasers Dorsey's Novelty Six J. Carson McGee's King Trumpeters More >> Similar Artists: Glenn Miller Tommy Dorsey Artie Shaw Georgie Auld Bob Crosby More >>

Followers: Moe Koffman Leo Wright Jimmy Giuffre The Midiri Brothers Jimmy Henderson More >>

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