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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Discography
17 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Dorsey Brothers 1929-1930, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Jazz Oracle on Feb 5, 2020
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Best Of The Big Bands
Jazz - Released by Legacy - Columbia on May 19, 1992
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A Toast To Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey
Jazz - Released by Crownstar Records on Jan 30, 2006
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The Dorsey Brothers 1930-1933, Vol. 3
Jazz - Released by Jazz Oracle on Feb 5, 2020
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Hot Jazz Classics
Jazz - Released by Shellac Revival on Oct 3, 2020
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Stereophonic Sound Of Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey
Jazz - Released by Bright Orange Records on Jan 25, 2006
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Live In The Meadow Brook October 28, 1955
Jazz - Released by Jazz Hour on Dec 2, 2006
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Toast To Tommy And Jimmy Dorsey
Pop - Released by Crownstar Records on Feb 1, 2006
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Jimmy Dorsey
Pop - Released by Crownstar Records on Jan 30, 2006
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Masters of Swing: The Dorsey Brothers
Jazz - Released by Swing Mania on Jun 1, 1995
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Double Dorsey
Jazz - Released by Aspirion Records on Aug 24, 2007
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A Toast To Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey
Pop - Released by Crownstar Records on Jan 25, 2006
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The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra 1933-1935
Jazz - Released by Soundcraft on Mar 28, 2008
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Two Brothers - [The Dave Cash Collection]
Jazz - Released by The Dave Cash Collection - OMP on May 9, 2011
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1935 / 1937
The Dorsey Brothers, Arnold Johnson and His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Circle on Aug 18, 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo