Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey was a prominent American jazz and big band musician known for his exceptional trombone playing and leadership of a popular swing orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s. He contributed to the swing era with his smooth, melodic style and helped launch the careers of famous singers like Frank Sinatra and Edythe Wright. Dorsey was also a talented arranger, creating the arrangements that defined his band's sound. His influence on jazz and popular music is significant, and he is remembered as one of the most skilled and innovative bandleaders of his time.