Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania and later died on November 26, 1956 at 51 years old. He was known for his work during the big band era of American music. He was a great trombonist , composer , and big bandleader .

Tommy Dorsey

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Tommy Dorsey was 51 years old when he died. He was known for being a famous trombonist, composer, and big bandleader during the big band era in America. He was born in 1905 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania.

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