November 19 - Tommy Dorsey (The Musical Birthday Series)

Tommy Dorsey (19 November 1905 – 26 November 1956) was an important jazz trombonist and big band leader.

Stepping Up

When Sinatra met Dorsey

We know that of course he

   Wanted to sing with the band.

He left Harry James

To pursue higher aims

   And further the career he had planned.

Goal Oriented

Tommy Dorsey’s trombone sound,

Was sentimental, smooth and round ---

   Perfect for dancing.

His phrasing and his breath control

Assisted in his other role,

And help the evening’s other goal ---

   Perfect romancing.


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