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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jimmy_DorseyJimmy Dorsey - Wikipedia

    Both Jimmy and his younger brother, Tommy Dorsey, were musically active during their childhoods and by the age of seven, Jimmy was already playing with his father's band. He made his first public appearance at the age of 9 while playing trumpet with J. Carson McGee's King Trumpeters in New York in 1913. [2]

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tommy_DorseyTommy Dorsey - Wikipedia

    Tommy and Jimmy worked in bands led by Tal Henry, Rudy Vallee, Vincent Lopez, and Nathaniel Shilkret. In 1923, Dorsey followed Jimmy to Detroit to play in Jean Goldkette 's band and returned to New York in 1925 to play with the California Ramblers. [8] In 1927, he joined Paul Whiteman.

  3. The Dorsey Brothers were an American studio dance band, led by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. They started recording in 1928 for OKeh Records.

  4. The Fabulous Dorseys: Directed by Alfred E. Green. With Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Janet Blair, Paul Whiteman. The Dorsey Brothers bandleaders' lives traced from childhood music insisting father to fame rise eventual split furthering careers propelling with their music.

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    • Biography, Music, Musical
    • Alfred E. Green
    • 1947-02-21
  5. Tommy Dorsey, American musician who, independently and with his brother Jimmy, led several of the most popular big bands of the swing era. His theme song was ‘I’m Getting Sentimental over You.’ He was also a highly respected and influential trombonist. Learn more about Dorsey’s life and career.

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  6. Jun 8, 2024 · Jimmy Dorsey (born Feb. 29, 1904, Shenandoah, Pa., U.S.—died June 12, 1957, New York, N.Y.) was an American musician who—both independently and with his brother Tommy —led one of the most popular big bands of the swing era. He was also a highly talented saxophone and clarinet player.

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  8. Feb 7, 2010 · LOUIS BLUES" BY TOMMY & JIMMY DORSEY. WorldWar2Music. 72.6K subscribers. Subscribed. 948. 146K views 14 years ago. A widely preformed song throughout the 30's ...more.

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