James Francis Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer and big band leader. He recorded and composed the jazz and pop standards " I'm Glad There Is You (In This World of Ordinary People)" …

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 …

Jimmy Dorsey. Actor: I Dood It. Legendary saxophonist, conductor, songwriter and composer ("I'm Glad There Is You" and "Contrasts" [his theme]), educated in public schools and a cornet student of his father.

Because the orchestra bore his name, the nationally charted 1957 tracks "June Night" and "Jay-Dee's Boogie Woogie" are included here, though they were record...

Oct 5, 2020 · James “Jimmy” Dorsey is a very influential figure in the history of jazz. His skill on the reed has become a legend that many of the succeeding jazz greats always draw inspiration from Jimmy’s works.

May 14, 2018 · As the leader of one of the most popular swing-erabands and a skilled saxophone jazz soloist, Jimmy Dorsey (1904-1957) became famous. With or without his equally well known brother Tommy, he wasin demand in nightclubs and in the motion picturebusiness.

Dec 31, 2022 · Jimmy Dorsey was a member of Jean Goldkette’s Orchestra during part of 1924 and that year also recorded with the Varsity Eight, the California Ramblers, and the Goofus Five. Those associations got the 20-year old’s career off and running.

James Dorsey Profile : Saxophonist, clarinetist and trumpet player, (born February 29, 1904, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA – died June 12, 1957, New York City, New York, USA), he often played with his brother Tommy Dorsey and helped the Swing Jazz Era grow in New York.

Jimmy Dorsey. Actor: I Dood It. Legendary saxophonist, conductor, songwriter and composer ("I'm Glad There Is You" and "Contrasts" [his theme]), educated in public schools and a cornet student of his father.

Continues the legendary class and style as the featured vocalist with The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra TM. Michele’s wonderfully varied career began at the age of 15 and has taken her to venues all over the United States including the White House and Disney World.