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ALBUMJimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, Vol. 2 1942-1950 The Essential SeriesJimmy Dorsey
Albums by Jimmy Dorsey
ALBUMJimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, Vol. 2 1942-1950 The Essential SeriesJimmy Dorsey
ALBUMContrasting Music (feat. Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra)Jimmy Dorsey
ALBUMThe Dorsey Brothers, Vol. 4 - 1930-1934Tommy Dorsey & Jimmy Dorsey
ALBUMIn Person, World's Greatest SaxophonistJimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
ALBUMShine On Harvest MoonJimmy Dorsey
ALBUMJoe Candullo and His OrchestraJoe Candullo and His Orchestra, Red Nichols, Jimmy Dorsey & Jimmy McPartland
ALBUMBig Band Masters: Jimmy Dorsey, Vol. 2Jimmy Dorsey
ALBUMJimmy DorseyJimmy Dorsey
ALBUM1942-43 Broadcasts (Live)Jimmy Dorsey
ALBUMCasino Gardens Ballroom 1946Tommy Dorsey & Jimmy Dorsey
Artist Biography
Though his reputation is often overshadowed by his younger brother Tommy, Jimmy Dorsey was a highly skilled alto sax player whose work was admired by then-emerging bop legends Charlie Parker and Lester Young. From 1935 until the early '50s, when he rejoined his brother, Jimmy led one of the more jazz-oriented of the white swing bands. They were one of the most popular bands of the time, continuing to score hits while other big bands fell prey to diminishing commercial returns.
Hometown
Shenandoah, PA, United States
Genre
Jazz