The Dorsey Brothers
Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey first teamed up together on records as the Dorsey Brothers in 1928 but the groups they led through 1933 were strictly studio affairs, featuring classic jazz and hot dance music along with some ballads. In 1934, they decided to put together a regular orchestra and by 1935, with Bob Crosby (and later Bob Eberle) taking the vocals and Glenn Miller providing many of the arrangements, the group was on the brink of success in the early swing era. However, a well-publicized argument at a ballroom over the tempo of "I'll Never Say Never Again Again" led to Tommy Dorsey immediately leaving and starting his own separate orchestra.
By 1953, both brothers had had major success with their bands and had long since patched up their differences. Because their orchestras were struggling, it was decided that Jimmy would breakup his band and co-lead Tommy's. For nearly four years, the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra featured first-class dance music with occasional solos from trumpeter Charlie Shavers and the two brothers; they also had their own television show. With Tommy's sudden death in November 1956 (Jimmy followed seven months later), the partnership came to an end.
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The Dorsey Brothers (Vintage Charm)
Jazz - Released by Don't stop the music on 6 Apr 2022
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The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Live In The Meadowbrook, 28 October 1955
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 1 Jan 2000
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Moonrise on the Lowlands, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 Oct 2013
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Nostalgic Memories - Volume 16 - Dorsey Brothers
Jazz - Released by RP-DSP on 19 Oct 2011
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The Essential Dorsey Brothers Collection, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 Oct 2013
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Masters of Swing: The Dorsey Brothers
Jazz - Released by Swing Mania on 1 Jun 1995
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Hot Jazz Classics
Jazz - Released by Shellac Revival on 3 Oct 2020
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Double Dorsey
Jazz - Released by Aspirion Records on 24 Aug 2007
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Moonrise on the Lowlands, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 Oct 2013
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Moonrise On The Lowlands, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 5 May 2008
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Just the Hits, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 1 Feb 2013
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Stop, Look And Listen (1932-1935)
Classical - Released by Naxos on 28 Mar 2005
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The Fabulous Dorseys Play Dixieland Jazz
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 1 Jan 2000
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The Essential Dorsey Brothers Collection, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 Oct 2013
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A Toast To Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey
Pop - Released by Crownstar Records on 25 Jan 2006
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