Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey (1905-1956) was a big band leader and trombonist from Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania, who became one of the most popular figures of the swing era. He went by the nickname 'The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing' for his smooth, legato trombone style, and his orchestra was a launching pad for musicians like Buddy Rich and a young Frank Sinatra. His recordings ranged from lush ballads to hot swing numbers, with his theme song 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You' becoming closely tied to his identity.