Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey

American jazz trombonist and bandleader (1905–1956)
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Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr. (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956) 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. His theme song was "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You". His technical skill on the trombone gave him renown among other musicians. He was the younger brother of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey. After Dorsey broke with his brother in the mid-1930s, he led an extremely popular and highly successful band from the late 1930s into the 1950s. He is best remembered for standards such as "Opus One", "Song of India", "Marie", "On Treasure Island", and his biggest hit single, "I'll Never Smile Again".

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Tommy Dorsey was born on Sunday, 19 November 1905 in Shenandoah, PA, USA. His full name at birth was Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr.. He was best known as a jazz musician. Dorsey's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 26 November 1956 in Greenwich, CT, USA at the age of 51. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA. He had blue eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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Thomas Francis Dorsey Jr.
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Songs "Marie" and "Sunny Side of the Street
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19 November 1905
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Shenandoah, PA, USA
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26 November 1956
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Greenwich, CT, USA
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Choking
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Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA
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Trombonist, Trumpeter, Composer, And Bandleader
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