ABOUT
Jimmy Dorsey (February 29, 1904 - June 12, 1957) was a celebrated jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and big band leader who became famous beginning in the late 1920s as one of the Dorsey Brothers along with his brother Tommy. His long string of hits includes such chart toppers as "Amapola" (1941), "Green Eyes" (1941), and "Tangerine" (1942). He is considered one of the most influential alto saxophone players of the Big Band and Swing eras and beyond.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- The Breeze And I (1940)
- Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) (1941)
- Blue Champagne (1941)
- Green Eyes (Aquellos Ojos Verdes) (1941)
- Maria Elena (1941)
- My Sister And I (1941)
- Yours (Quiereme Mucho) (1941)
- Tangerine (1942)
- They're Either Too Young Or Too Old (1943)
- Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) (1944)
Pop charts debut year: 1935
Years active: 1913-1957
Genres: Jazz, big band, swing, Dixieland
Labels: Decca, Okeh, Brunswick, MGM, Columbia
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