The Best Of Tommy Dorsey by Tommy Dorsey is a compilation album that showcases the legendary jazz trombonist's greatest hits. The album features a total of 20 tracks, each one a classic example of Dorsey's smooth and sophisticated sound.
From the opening track, "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," to the closing number, "Opus One," the album takes listeners on a journey through the golden age of jazz. Dorsey's signature trombone style is on full display, and his impeccable arrangements are a testament to his skill as a bandleader.
The album includes several vocal tracks, such as "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" and "Marie," which feature the smooth crooning of Dorsey's band members. These tracks serve as a reminder that Dorsey's band was not only a group of talented instrumentalists, but also a top-notch vocal ensemble.
Artist:Tommy Dorsey Album: The Best Of Tommy Dorsey
Clyde Rounds (tracks: A1 to A2, B5 to B7), Fred Stulce (tracks: A7 to A8, B2 to B7), Joe Dixon (tracks: A7 to A8, B2 to B7), Noni Bernardi (tracks: A1 to A2), Sid Stoneburn (tracks: A1 to A2)
Arranged By
Carmen Mastren (tracks: B5 to B7), Dick Jones (tracks: A1 to B4), Fred Stulce (tracks: A7 to A8, B2 to B4), Paul Weston (tracks: A1 to A2), Tommy Dorsey (tracks: B6 to B7)
Bass
Gene Traxler
Clarinet
Bud Freeman (tracks: A7 to B4), Joe Dixon (tracks: A5 to B7), Sid Stoneburn (tracks: A1 to A3), Tom Mace (tracks: A4)
Tenor Saxophone
Bob Bunch (tracks: A7 to A8, B2 to B4)
Drums
Dave Tough (tracks: A5 to B8), Sam Rosen (tracks: A1 to A2), Sam Weiss (tracks: A3 to A4)
Guitar
Carmen Mastren (tracks: B2 to B8), Mac Cheikes (tracks: A1 to A2), William Schaffer (tracks: A3 to B1)
Piano
Dick Jones (tracks: A3 to B7), Howard Smith (tracks: B8), Paul Mitchell (tracks: A1 to A2)
Trombone
Artie Foster (tracks: B5), Ben Pickering (tracks: A1 to A2, A7 to A8, B2), Dave Jacobs (tracks: A1 to A2), Len Jenkins (tracks: B3 to B8), Red Bone (tracks: B6 to B8), Tommy Dorsey, Walter Mercurio (tracks: A7 to A8, B2 to B4)
Trumpet
Andy Ferretti (tracks: A1 to A2, B8), Bill Graham (tracks: A1 to A2), Bunny Berigan (tracks: B5 to B7), Jimmy Welch (tracks: B6 to B7), Joe Bauer (tracks: A7 to A8, B2 to B8), Max Kaminsky (tracks: A5 to B4), Pee Wee Erwin (tracks: B8), Robert Cusumano (tracks: B5 to B7), Sam Skolnick (tracks: A7 to A8, B2), Sterling Bose (tracks: A1 to A4), Steve Lipkins (tracks: B3 to B5)
Vocals
Cliff Weston (Wetterau) (tracks: A1 to A2)
Notes
Formerly titled "Yes Indeed!"
Stereo effect reprocessed from monophonic
B3 from the First National film "Sonny"
Reissue produced by Mike Lipskin
with Frank Sinatra, Bunny Bergian, Ziggy Elman, Buddy Rich
Track A1: New York, September 26, 1935
Track A2: New York, October 18, 1935
Track A3: New York, December 9, 1935
Track A4: New York, December 21, 1935
Track A5: New York, March 27, 1936
Track A6: New York, April 3, 1936
Tracks A7 to A8: New York, April 15, 1936
Track B1: New York, April 15, 1936
Track B2: New York, June 9, 1936
Tracks B3 to B4: New York, October 18, 1936
Track B5: New York, January 19, 1937
Track B6: New York, January 29, 1937
Track B7: New York, January 29, 1937
Track B8: New York, May 26, 1937
Barcodes
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): TPRS-5151
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): TPRS-5152
Rights Society: SACEM
Barcode: 0 7863-51087-2 9
Label Code: FC4563
Rights Society: GEMA
About Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey (born November 19, 1905, Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania, USA - died November 26, 1956, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA) was an American trombonist, trumpeter, composer, conductor and bandleader of the Big Band era. He often worked with his brother in New York and helped the Swing Era grow in the US, he was an important bandleader during that time.
For the gospel/blues songwriter, see .
The Best Of Tommy Dorsey is a must-have for any jazz aficionado. It is a fitting tribute to one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, and a testament to the enduring legacy of his music.