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          Meet Jimmy Dorsey, an indomitable figure in the world of jazz, known for his mastery of the alto saxophone and clarinet..

          Jimmy Dorsey.

        1. Jimmy Dorsey: A Study in Contrasts is a bio-discographical text that spans Jimmy Dorsey's career as a musician, orchestra leader, and composer.
        2. Meet Jimmy Dorsey, an indomitable figure in the world of jazz, known for his mastery of the alto saxophone and clarinet.
        3. Learn more about the albums and works by Jimmy Dorsey available at Naxos.
        4. This bio-discographical text spans Jimmy Dorsey's career as a musician, orchestra leader and composer.

          5. Jimmy Dorsey

          American jazz musician and band leader (1904–1957)

          For the American sport shooter, see Jimmie Dorsey (sport shooter).

          Musical artist

          James Francis Dorsey (February 29, 1904 – June 12, 1957) was an American jazzclarinetist, saxophonist, composer and big band leader.

          He recorded and composed the jazz and pop standards "I'm Glad There Is You (In This World of Ordinary People)" and "It's The Dreamer In Me". His other major recordings were "Tailspin", "John Silver", "So Many Times", "Amapola", "Brazil (Aquarela do Brasil)", "Pennies from Heaven" with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Frances Langford, "Grand Central Getaway", and "So Rare".

          He played clarinet on the seminal jazz standards "Singin' the Blues" in 1927 and the original 1930 recording of "Georgia on My Mind", which were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

          Early life

          Jimmy Dorsey was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States, the first son of Theresa Langton Dorsey and Thomas Francis Dorsey.