Jimmy Dorsey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimmy Dorsey
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Feb 29, 1904(1904-02-29)
Age	120
Date Of Death	June 12, 1957, New York, NY
Birthplace	Shenandoah
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Pisces

Jimmy Dorsey Biography

Jimmy Dorsey is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on February 29, 1904 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States. Big band leader and Tommy Dorsey‘s brother. He was the composer of “I’m Glad There is You” and “It’s the Dreamer in Me,” two jazz-pop standards.

His talented vocalist was musician Helen O’Connell.

He married Jane Porter in 1927. The couple divorced in September 1949.

Jimmy Dorsey Net Worth

Jimmy Dorsey is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Dorsey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He and Tommy founded Dorsey’s Novelty Six, which became one of radio’s first jazz bands.

He played a number of wind instruments, including the clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet. His skills could be heard on “I’m Glad There Is You” and “It’s The Dreamer In Me.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jimmy Dorsey Dating?

According to our records, Jimmy Dorsey married to Jane Porter. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Dorsey’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimmy Dorsey celebrates birthday on February 29 of every year.

Did Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey get along?

But they couldn’t get along with each other , and in 1935, after a terrible argument that caused Tommy to walk out, the Dorsey Brothers Band broke up. Kaminsky said in his book, “When they had their own Dorsey Brothers orchestra they fought around the clock.

What was Jimmy Dorsey famous for?

Jimmy Dorsey is considered one of the most important and influential alto saxophone players of the Big Band and Swing era , and also after that era. Jazz saxophonists Lester Young and Charlie Parker both acknowledge him as an important influence on their styles.

Did the Dorsey brothers have a sister?

was the second of four children born to Thomas Francis Dorsey Sr., a bandleader, and Theresa (née Langton) Dorsey. He and Jimmy, his older brother by slightly less than two years, became known as the Dorsey Brothers. The two younger siblings were Mary and Edward , who died young.

Did Frank Sinatra sing with Tommy Dorsey?

Frank Sinatra & the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is a 1998 compilation album by the American singer Frank Sinatra. The three-CD set contains recordings from Sinatra’s performances with Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra at the beginning of his five-decade singing career.

What big band leader played the trombone?

Glenn Miller
Occupation(s)| Bandleader, musician, arranger, composer
Instruments| Trombone
Years active| 1923–1944
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