Jimmy Dorsey - 1940 & 1941 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Dorsey was a star of the big band sound. The saxophonist and clarinetist was as gifted an instrumentalist as he was a bandleader. He both wrote and covered major pop and jazz standards. Includes hits InchBrazilInch and InchJohn Silver.Inch

Clarinetist, saxophonist, trumpeter, composer, and big band leader Jimmy Dorsey is considered one of the most important and influential alto saxophone players of the Big Band and Swing era. Presented here is Dorsey and his legendary orchestra performing popular tunes of the swing era including InchMoten Swing,Inch InchOne O'Clock JumpInch and InchKing Porter Stomp.Inch All selections newly re-mastered.

These tracks may be forgotten, but the vocalists sure aren't-Helen O'Connell, Bob Eberly, Kitty Kallen, Teddy Walters and June Richmond are among the singers heard here! Includes Ballerina; Didn't You Know That I Care; Go Fly a Kite; South Rampart Street Parade; Let Yourself Go; I Get Along Without You Very Well, and more. 24 tracks!