What is Tommy Dorsey's full name?
Thomas Francis Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey nickname(s):
The Gentleman of Swing, The sentimental gentleman of swing.
Tommy Dorsey date of birth:
November 19, 1905
How old was Tommy Dorsey when died?
51
Where was Tommy Dorsey born?
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
When did Tommy Dorsey die?
November 26, 1956
Where did Tommy Dorsey die?
Greenwich, Connecticut
Why did Tommy Dorsey die?
Died From Choking
Tommy Dorsey body shape:
Average
What color are Tommy Dorsey's eyes?
Blue
What color is Tommy Dorsey's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Tommy Dorsey gay or straight?
Straight
What is Tommy Dorsey's ethnicity?
White
What is Tommy Dorsey nationality?
American
What is Tommy Dorsey's occupation?
Trombonist, Trumpeter, Composer, Bandleader
Tommy Dorsey claim to fame:
Songs "Marie" and "Sunny Side of the Street
What genre is Tommy Dorsey's work?
Big band, Swing, Jazz, Swing, Jazz
What instruments does Tommy Dorsey play?
Trombone, Trumpet, Cornet, Trumpet, Cornet
Who is Tommy Dorsey's father?
Thomas Francis Dorsey Sr.
Who is Tommy Dorsey's mother?
Theresa Langton Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey brother(s):
Jimmy Dorsey, Edward Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey sister(s):
Tess Dorsey, Mary Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey friends:
Buddy Berigan, Yvonne King, Donna King, Alyce King, Luise King, Jo Stafford, Lynn Roberts, Jackie Gleason, Buddy Rich, Linda Darnell, Susan Hayward, Johnny Mercer, Paul Whiteman, Fred Rich, Joe Venuti, Skitch Henderson, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Cahn
Who has Tommy Dorsey worked with?
Marie McDonald
Short Biography
Thomas Francis "Tommy" 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. Although he was not known for being a notable soloist, his technical skill on the trombone gave him renown amongst 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".