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   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)" and "It's The Dreamer In Me".

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Jimmy-DorseyJimmy Dorsey | Jazz Bandleader, Big Band Musician | Britannica

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   Feb 28, 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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   May 14, 2018 · Learn about Jimmy Dorsey, a famous saxophonist and bandleader who played with his brother Tommy and other jazz greats. Discover his musical achievements, hits, feuds, and legacy in this comprehensive article.

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6. www.allmusic.com › artist › jimmy-dorsey-mn0000296745Jimmy Dorsey Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllMusic

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   Jimmy Dorsey was a clarinetist and altoist of the swing era who led a popular orchestra and had many hits. Learn about his life, career, style, and influences on AllMusic.

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   Who is Tommy Dorsey?

   • While Jimmy was named co-leader, Tommy Dorsey was the real force behind the band which was essentially a nostalgia orchestra that mixed together sentimental vocals, ballads, and recent show tunes with some hot swing and solos by Jimmy, Tommy and trumpeter Charlie Shavers.

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   Was Jimmy Dorsey a good saxophonist?

   • Jimmy Dorsey is considered one of the most important and influential alto saxophone players of the Big Band and Swing era, and also after that era. Jazz saxophonists Lester Young and Charlie Parker both acknowledge him as an important influence on their styles.

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   How old was Jimmy Dorsey when he died?

   • Around that same time, Jimmy was diagnosed with throat cancer. He died on June 12, 1957, at age 53 in New York City. Broadcasts of Jimmy Dorsey and The Fabulous Dorsey Orchestra on NBC Bandstand survive from December 24-28, 1956, and December 31, 1956-January 1, 1957.

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   What did Jimmy Dorsey do for a living?

   • Jimmy Dorsey was a natural leader, enabling him to unite a group of potentially volatile musicians into a smooth group. He was also a virtuoso performer on reed instruments. He specialized in speed on his clarinet or saxophone, in cramming many perfect notes into a very short span of time.

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9. syncopatedtimes.com › jimmy-dorsey-profiles-in-jazzJimmy Dorsey: Profiles in Jazz - The Syncopated Times

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   Dec 31, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Jimmy Dorsey, one of the top alto-saxophonists and clarinetists of the swing era. Read about his early recordings, his rivalry with his brother Tommy, his jazz solos and his influence on Lester Young and Charlie Parker.

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    James Francis Dorsey 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 " and "It's The Dreamer In Me".