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| Name: |
Jimmy Dorsey | | Variant Name: |
James Dorsey | | Birth Date: |
February 29, 1904 | | Death Date: |
June 12, 1957 | | Place of Birth: |
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States of America | | Place of Death: |
New York, New York, United States of America | | Nationality: |
American | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
musician, bandleader |
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Biography of Jimmy Dorsey
1,299 words, approx. 4 pages
 As the leader of one of the most popular swing-era bands and a skilled saxophone jazz soloist, Jimmy Dorsey (1904-1957) became famous. With or without his equally well known brother Tommy, he was in demand in nightclubs and in the motion picture...


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Jimmy Dorsey Information
701 words, approx. 2 pages
 James "Jimmy" Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was a prominent jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter and big band leader. Jimmy Dorsey was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, the son of a music teacher and older brother of Tommy Dorsey...




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 IAJRC Journal
Jazzy Jimmy Dorsey
12/01/2007: 6,329 words, approx. 21 pages As author of two bio-discographies about the Dorsey Brothers I'm quick to acknowledge that neither of the Pennsylvania duo could be labeled "jazz icons". No one can argue the bulk of their output is not commercial. However as far as Jimmy is concerned his...
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 The Virginian Pilot
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra To Bring Swingin' Sounds.(local)
10/17/2003: 557 words, approx. 2 pages Byline: FRANK ROBERTS THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT ELIZABETH CITY -- In 1957, when rock 'n' roll was beginning to dominate the music scene, good swing bands were so rare, yet ''So Rare'' made its presence known, moving to the No. 2 spot on the...
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'Unchained Melody' writer Hy Zaret dies
7/3/2007: 388 words, approx. 1 pages Lyricist Hy Zaret, who wrote the haunting words to "Unchained Melody," one of the most frequently recorded songs of the 20th century, has died at age 99.Zaret died at his home Monday, about a month shy of his 100th birthday, his son, Robert Zaret, said...
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Today in history - June 12
6/12/2007: 559 words, approx. 2 pages Today is Tuesday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2007. There are 202 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 12, 1987, President Reagan, during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, publicly challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down...


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