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Who replaced Frank Sinatra when he left Tommy Dorsey?

Female chorus The Clark Sisters. When they joined Dorsey's Band, they were renamed to the Sentimentalists by Dorsey. Because Dorsey had a registerated band name The Sentimentalists. They sang at Dorsey's Band from 1944 to 1953.


What band did Frank Sinatra sing with in the 1940?

In the 1940s, Frank Sinatra gained prominence as a vocalist with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. His smooth voice and style contributed to the band's success, and he became one of the era's most popular singers. Sinatra's time with Dorsey helped launch his solo career, leading him to become an iconic figure in music.


Who played the trombone solo on Sinatra's recording of I have Got You Under My Skin?

The trombone solo on Frank Sinatra's recording of "I've Got You Under My Skin" was played by the renowned jazz musician and trombonist, Tommy Dorsey. This track, arranged by Nelson Riddle, features Dorsey's signature smooth style, which complements Sinatra's vocals beautifully. The collaboration between Dorsey and Sinatra was a hallmark of the big band era.


Was Harry James ever a member of Tommy Dorsey's orchestra?

James played with Ben Pollack, then became famous with Benny Goodman before starting his own band in 1939. His connection with Tommy Dorsey was that his was the first name band to feature a young singer named Frank Sinatra, who was soon hired away by Tommy. And the rest, as they say, was history.


Did Tommy Dorsey play in Benny Goodman's band?

No. By the time the Goodman band was established, Dorsey was already co-leading the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra with his brother Jimmy.

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Frank Sinatra's breakthrough came when he joined whose band in 1940?

Tommy Dorsey


Who replaced Frank Sinatra when he left Tommy Dorsey?

Female chorus The Clark Sisters. When they joined Dorsey's Band, they were renamed to the Sentimentalists by Dorsey. Because Dorsey had a registerated band name The Sentimentalists. They sang at Dorsey's Band from 1944 to 1953.


What band did Frank Sinatra sing with in the 1940?

In the 1940s, Frank Sinatra gained prominence as a vocalist with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. His smooth voice and style contributed to the band's success, and he became one of the era's most popular singers. Sinatra's time with Dorsey helped launch his solo career, leading him to become an iconic figure in music.


Who played the trombone solo on Sinatra's recording of I have Got You Under My Skin?

The trombone solo on Frank Sinatra's recording of "I've Got You Under My Skin" was played by the renowned jazz musician and trombonist, Tommy Dorsey. This track, arranged by Nelson Riddle, features Dorsey's signature smooth style, which complements Sinatra's vocals beautifully. The collaboration between Dorsey and Sinatra was a hallmark of the big band era.


Was Harry James ever a member of Tommy Dorsey's orchestra?

James played with Ben Pollack, then became famous with Benny Goodman before starting his own band in 1939. His connection with Tommy Dorsey was that his was the first name band to feature a young singer named Frank Sinatra, who was soon hired away by Tommy. And the rest, as they say, was history.


What year did Sinatra sing with Axel Stordahl?

Axel Stordahl was an arranger with Tommy Dorsey when Sinatra was with the band in 1940. Frank stole him away from Tommy to be his conductor/arranger when he went solo. Stordahl remained with Sinatra through the Columbia Records days. Nelson Riddle became his chief arranger in 1953 at Capitol Records.


Who sang with Tommy Dorsey?

Many famous singers appeared with the Tommy Dorsey band. Certainly Frank Sinatra was far and away the most famous, but others included: Jack Leonard Edythe Wright Connie Haines Jo Stafford Stuart Foster Dick Haymes just to name a few.


Did Tommy Dorsey play in Benny Goodman's band?

No. By the time the Goodman band was established, Dorsey was already co-leading the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra with his brother Jimmy.


Musilcal band that starts with t?

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is a musical band. It begins with T.


What style of music did Tommy Dorsey play?

Swing and big-band jazz


Was Tommy Dorsey Jewish?

No, Tommy Dorsey was not Jewish. He was raised in a Catholic family in Pennsylvania. Dorsey was a prominent American jazz trombonist and bandleader during the big band era, known for his smooth sound and skillful musicianship.


What album features the most duets of Connie Haines and Frank Sinatra?

They would be recordings re-released from singles (78's) on RCA with Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra made from 1940-1943. They were both singing with the band.