Playlist Date & Time: 11/20/2009 12:00AM - 3:00AM
Program: Swing and Big Band with The Minister of Swing
Celebrating the music of Tommy Dorsey born November 19, 1905. 'Tis good to be back.
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Joe Jackson
Rhythm Delivery
Tucker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
A&M
1988
Opening theme.
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Dorsey Brothers and their Orchestra
My Melancholy Baby
The Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
April 24, 1928.
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The Dorsey Brothers and their Orchestra.
It's Right Here For You
The Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
November 10, 1928. Seger Ellis vocal. Tommy Dorsey trumpet, Eddie Lang guitar.
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The Travellers
Parkin' In The Moonlight
The Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
July 30, 1931. Elmer Feldkamp vocal.
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The Dorsey Brothers and their Orchestra
Ooh That Kiss
Dorsey Brothers vol. 3
Jazz Oracle
December 9, 1931. Tony Sacco vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey
Three Moods
Dorsey Brothers vol. 3
Jazz Oracle
July 14, 1932. Test recording.
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Tommy Dorsey
Maybe
Dorsey Brothers vol. 3
Jazz Oracle
July 14, 1932. Test recording.
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The Dorsey Brothers and their Orchestra
Judy
Dorsey Brothers vol. 4
Jazz Oracle
2006
April 23, 1934. Glenn Miller arrangement with Bunny Berigan trumpet.
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Victor Young and his Orchestra
Bugle Call Rag
Dorsey Brothers vol. 4
Jazz Oracle
2006
September 10, 1932. Tommy Dorsey starts off speaking and some odd vocals later by New Orleanian Connee Boswell in a fun version of this standard.
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The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
By Heck
The Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
June 13, 1933. Bunny Berigan trumpet.
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The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
Stop, Look and Listen
The Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
August 15, 1934. Bunny Berigan trumpet.
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The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
Tailspin
The Fabulous Dorsey Brothers
ASV
2002
February 6, 1935.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Pagan Star
Tommy Dorsey 1928-1935
Classics
1995
November 7, 1935. The Dorseys had split and each started his own band.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
I'm Shooting High
Tommy Dorsey 1935-1936
Classics
1995
December 13, 1935. Edythe Wright vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
Gotta Go To Work Again
Tommy Dorsey 1935-1936
Classics
1995
February 3, 1936.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Lookin' Around Corners for You
Tommy Dorsey 1936-1937
Classics
1996
January 7, 1937. Bud Freeman tenor sax, Bunny Berigan trumpet and vocals by the 3 Esquires.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Song of India
Tommy Dorsey 1936-1937
Classics
1996
January 29, 1937. The start of one of the most prolific years recording for Tommy. he arranged this number and is in exceptional form. Bud Freeman tenor sax.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Marie
Tommy Dorsey 1936-1937
Classics
1996
January 29, 1937. Another huge hit featuring Jack Leonard and the band on vocals.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Blue Danube
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
March 10, 1937. Bud Freeman tenor sax.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Dark Eyes
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
March 10, 1937.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Jammin'
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
March 17, 1937.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Twilight in Turkey
Tommy Dorsey 1937
Classics
1997
April 15, 1937. Fine rendition of this Raymond Scott composition.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Rollin' Home
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 2
Classics
1998
May 12, 1937.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
That Stolen Melody
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 2
Classics
1998
June 12, 1937.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Hymn to the Sun
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 2
Classics
1998
June 12, 1937. Dorsey arrangement.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
Having a Wonderful Time
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 3
Classics
1998
July 20, 1937. Edythe Wright vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Goodbye, Jonah
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 3
Classics
1998
August 12, 1937.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Clambake Seven
Josephine
Tommy Dorsey 1937 vol. 3
Classics
1998
September 11, 1937. Jack Leonard vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Who?
Tommy Dorsey 1937-1938
Classics
1999
October 14, 1937. Jack Leonard vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
The Dipsy Doodle
Tommy Dorsey 1937-1938
Classics
1999
October 14, 1937. edythe Wright vocal. Larry Clinton arrangement.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
The Big Dipper
Tommy Dorsey 1937-1938
Classics
1999
January 6, 1938. Edythe Wright vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Bewildered
Tommy Dorsey 1938
Classics
2000
February 3, 1938. Jack Leonard vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
My Walking-Stick
Tommy Dorsey 1938
Classics
2000
April 27, 1938. Edythe Wright vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Panama
Tommy Dorsey 1938 vol. 2
Classics
2000
July 11, 1938.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Ya Got Me
Tommy Dorsey 1938 vol. 2
Classics
2000
August 17, 1938. Edythe Wright vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
I'll Be Seeing You
G.I. Jukebox
Hindsight
1993
1944. For broadcast only on Armed Forces Radio.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Hawaiian War Chant
G.I. Jukebox
Hindsight
1993
1944. As above on a number originally recorded in 1938.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Milenberg Joys Pts. 1-2
Tommy Dorsey 1939
Classics
2002
January 19, 1939.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Blue Moon
Tommy Dorsey 1939
Classics
2002
February 16, 1939. Jack Leonard vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Why Begin Again?
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 2
Classics
2002
May 1, 1939. Jack Leonard vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Go Fly a Kite
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 2
Classics
2002
June 5, 1939. Edythe Wright vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Hong Kong Blues
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 2
Classics
2002
July 20, 1939. Alto sax player Skeets Herfurt vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
All in Favor of Swing Say "Aye"
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 3
Classics
2003
August 24, 1939. Edythe Wright vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Shoot the Sherbert to Me Herbert
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 3
Classics
2003
August 28, 1939. Edythe Wright and Tommy Dorsey vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
All in Fun
Tommy Dorsey 1939 vol. 3
Classics
2003
September 27, 1939. Anita Boyer vocal.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Blue Skies
Alive and Kickin'
Turner
1997
1942 from the film "Ship Ahoy." Frank Sinatra vocal. One of my favorite renditions of this song.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
Let Me Love You Tonight
Golden Era
Stardust
2001
Broadcast recording.
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Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
Golden Era
Stardust
2001
Great way to end our Tommy Dorsey tribute with this swingin' broadcast recording of the great Ellington composition. Thanks for listening.
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