Jimmy Dorsey

James Francis Dorsey (1904 – 1957), also known as “JD”, was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and big band leader. He played on the jazz standards “Singin’ the Blues” (1927) and “Georgia on My Mind” (1930), both of which are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. He also recorded and composed the standards “I’m…

Dorsey was a member of four musical groups: Dorsey Brothers, California Ramblers, Original Memphis Five, and Charleston Chasers. He has released more than 60 albums, including Jimmy Dorsey, Fabulous Jimmy Dorsey, and Dixie By Dorsey.

Dorsey was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on February 29, 1904 and died in New York City on June 12, 1957 from lung cancer.

Jimmy Dorsey – Lover

Jimmy Dorsey – JD's Boogie

Jimmy Dorsey – Dream

Jimmy Dorsey – Romance

Jimmy Dorsey – The Darktown Strutter's Ball

Jimmy Dorsey – Tropical Magic

Jimmy Dorsey – This Is Worth Fighting For

Jimmy Dorsey – Take Me

Jimmy Dorsey – Ohio

Jimmy Dorsey – Murder He Says

Jimmy Dorsey – Holiday For Strings

Jimmy Dorsey – Charley My Boy

Jimmy Dorsey – Ain't Misbehavin

Jimmy Dorsey – Julida's Polka

Jimmy Dorsey – Dixieland Detour

Jimmy Dorsey

Jimmy Dorsey

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