Council on Aging Notes Nov 6, 2008
Big Band tributes to Glen Miller, Harry James, and Jimmy Dorsey. Light refreshments will be served. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra to perform as part of Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series Nov 5, 2008
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra will perform in Herod Hall Auditorium at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m.. For decades The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra has been one of the world's foremost jazz orchestras ... Tole has continued to further his musical talents as the leader of the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Glenn Miller Orchestra's big sound Oct 20, 2008
The Glenn Miller Orchestra was started by the legendary composer, trombonist and band leader Alton Glenn Miller in New York City who began his career in music by sessioning and recording for the likes of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon, Coleman Hawkins and Benny Goodman. He also worked for radio studio conductors Victor Young, Carl Fenton and Jacques Renard. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Stevens: Homecoming - A Call Home And, Of Course, A Football Game Oct 4, 2008
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra played for the Homecoming Ball in 1959, when Ione Zimmerman was crowned homecoming queen. A blow to tradition was struck in 1960 when the UNM Student Council voted unanimously to end the homecoming parade, calling it "too much work and not worth the effort.". (Golobos.com)
Annual arts preview gives glimpse of coming events Sep 15, 2008
April 27 The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, under the direction of trombonist Bill Tole; 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center theater; part of the Rapid City Concert Association series ... April 28 Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra; Belle Fourche-Center of the Nation Concert Series. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Metro Community Concert Association proudly presents ... Aug 17, 2008
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra will end the season May 12. Playing all their big hits, including "Armapola," "Tangerine," "Song of India" and "Green Eyes," the 16-piece big band is directed by Bill Tole on trombone and features Nancy Knorr on vocals. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Fred Olsen Launches Music Cruise Brochure Aug 1, 2008
Balmoral's , BL025, departs Dover on 7th October 2008 and features the Big Band Sound in the form of Bill Tole's Jimmy Dorsey 8, with comedy from Al "George Burns" Long and leading vocalist Lorri Hafer, who has toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. They will entertain guests with the unmistakable sounds of swing during this British Isles cruise, which is priced from 875 per person. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Beating Death Riles Town's Racial Tensions Jul 19, 2008
Police Chief Matthew Nestor acknowledged there have been problems as the community - the birthplace of big band musicians Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey and home of Mrs. T's Pierogies - has tried to adjust to an influx of Hispanics, who now comprise as much as 10 percent of the population. From what we understand right now, it wasn't racially motivated. (CBS News -- US)
200,000 Records Donated to School Jul 6, 2008
Savada's favorite music was big band, especially Benny Goodman and Jimmy Dorsey, Elias Savada said. Although he couldn't read sheet music, Morton Savada could play songs by ear on the piano, he said. (Time.com)
Turnage Theater seeks diversity Jun 29, 2008
After the Glen Miller Orchestra proved so immensely popular last year that an extra show had to be added, it made sense to schedule the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra for this year, he said. But some decisions were more difficult, so the theater formed a Program Advisory Committee, made up of representatives from local arts and community groups. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Kenny Loggins to Perform for the First Time in Catalina's Legendary Casino Ballroom Jun 7, 2008
In contrast to large-audience venues, the intimate Ballroom that once hosted the big bands of Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Harry James, and Glenn Miller, seats only 1,100 people. Loggins, known for songs that are rich with lyrical and melodic resonance, produced such classics as Loggins & Messina 'Danny's Song," signature solo tracks, such as "Celebrate Me Home," and the Grammy Award winning "This Is It. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Todd Holcomb Apr 22, 2008
McEachern s Jimmy Dorsey estimated then that it would save the school $70,000 a year on field maintenance of fields for the lifespan or the artificial turf, which he put at 12 to 15 years. Now the cost of installation is roughly half that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Anybody famous have b-day today? Feb 29, 2008
Big band musician Jimmy Dorsey, 1904. Actor Dennis Farina, 1944. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Happy Valentine’s Day Feb 16, 2008
Every four years, February has an extra day, which is February 29th, commonly called Leap year and several famous people have been born on this date, such as Dinah Shore, Jeff Ja Rule Atkins, the rapper and Jimmy Dorsey, of the famed Dorsey Brothers of The Big Band Era. Comments. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Looking back across 103 years Dec 6, 2007
Mandeville was born the same year as musician Jimmy Dorsey, artist Salvador Dali and author Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). (Albany Times Union)
Remembering the 1930-1940 era Nov 30, 2007
Tommy or Jimmy Dorsey's Band, Duke Ellington's Band, Kate Smith, Fibber McGee and Molly, Burns and Allen, "The Green Hornet," Edgar Bergen and Charley McCarthy on The Chase and Sanborn program, Jack Armstrong the All American Boy, and The Lone Ranger ... Benny Goodman, "King of the Swing"; Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, County Basie, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, and Harry James. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Paul Anka heads list of inductees for Nov 17, 2007
Also being inducted is Alex Kramer, whose songs were recorded by Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Dorsey, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Glenn Miller and others in the big band era. Andr Lejeune, a prolific composer, radio and TV star, and producer in Montreal in the 1950s and 60s, will also be honoured at the fifth annual Hall of Fame gala. (Toronto Star)
Real football, without Hollywood subplots Sep 2, 2007
It s what attracted me to high school football to begin with, said Jimmy Dorsey, the longtime McEachern coach. It s at the grassroots level of sports. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jazz violinist Johnny Frigo dies at 90 Jul 6, 2007
CHICAGO (AP) -- Johnny Frigo, a versatile jazz violinist and bassist who toured with Jimmy Dorsey and co-wrote the jazz standard "Detour Ahead," has died, according to his son ... After playing with the U.S. Coast Guard band at Ellis Island during World War II, he toured with clarinetist Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra. (FOX 11, AZ)
Obituaries in the News Jul 5, 2007
CHICAGO (AP) - Johnny Frigo, a versatile jazz violinist and bassist who toured with Jimmy Dorsey and wrote a jazz standard recorded by Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn, has died ... After playing with the U.S. Coast Guard band at Ellis Island during World War II, he toured with clarinetist Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Unchained Melody's lyricist dies Jul 5, 2007
Zaret - whose other works include My Sister and I, a 1941 hit for Jimmy Dorsey, and the Andrews Sisters' novelty song One Meat Ball - called it "the best thing I ever did in my life". SEE ALSO 06 Nov 03 | Entertainment 06 Nov 03 | Entertainment 24 Mar 02 | Entertainment 18 Mar 02 | Entertainment. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Versatile jazz bassist and violinist Johnny Frigo dies at age 90 Jul 5, 2007
CHICAGO (AP) - Johnny Frigo, a versatile jazz violinist and bassist who toured with Jimmy Dorsey and wrote a jazz standard recorded by Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn, has died, according to his son ... After playing with the U.S. Coast Guard band at Ellis Island during World War II, he toured with clarinetist Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Unchained Melody lyricist Zaret dead at 99 Jul 4, 2007
Among other songs Zaret co-wrote were My Sister and I, a hit in 1941 for Jimmy Dorsey; So Long, for a While, the theme song for the radio and TV show Your Hit Parade; Dedicated to You; and the Andrews Sisters novelty song One Meat Ball. . (MSNBC -- News)
"Unchained Melody" Writer Hy Zaret Dies Jul 3, 2007
Among other songs Zaret co-wrote were "My Sister and I," a hit in 1941 for Jimmy Dorsey; "So Long, for a While," the theme song for the radio and TV show "Your Hit Parade"; "Dedicated to You"; and the Andrews Sisters' novelty song "One Meat Ball.". "He had some big, big hits," said Jim Steinblatt, an assistant vice president at ASCAP.. (The Daily Reflector)
The Biggest Little Artown Jul 1, 2007
Other headliners include the Indigo Girls, the avant-garde orchestra Pink Martini, Poncho Sanchez's Latin jazz group, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, comic performer Derique and the Reno Philharmonic. About 70 percent of the events and performances are free; admission is charged for most of the headlining groups. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Today in History June 12 Jun 12, 2007
In 1957, bandleader Jimmy Dorsey died in New York at age 53. In 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was fatally shot in front of his home in Jackson, Miss. (MSNBC -- Race)
A big man made good music May 20, 2007
Jimmy Dorsey, who had been the orchestra leader, but couldn t fit the style anymore, left and was replaced by Trotter in 1937 for 17 years. Remember Jerry Colonna. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Things to do today: March 31, 2007 Mar 31, 2007
Americas Hits on Parade featuring the Pied Pipers, accompanied by The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, directed by Bill Tole. Charleston Municipal Auditorium. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Library fund-raising tribute sensational Mar 8, 2007
The music was loud, but so were Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey at one time. That's what big bands do. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Obituaries - 2/25/2007 Feb 25, 2007
During the big band era, they worked with famous bandleaders such as Louis Prima and Jimmy Dorsey. Billie and Dennis traveled across the country in a trailer and made many friends along the way. (North County Times)
Trombonist Tole joins CCC Band for anniversary concert Feb 22, 2007
Trombonist Bill Tole, bandleader of the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and onetime member of the Tommy Dorsey Band, will join the North County orchestra for a concert that will include "A Trombone Chronology," a musical piece arranged by Floyd Werle that demonstrates the historic legacy of the popular big-band instrument ... His sister, Nancy, is a singer (who performs with Tole as vocalist for the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra), and his brother, Gary, is a studio musician in Los Angeles ... In recent years,... (North County Times)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Expo for girls planned for March 3 Feb 20, 2007
This year's anniversary concert will feature trombone soloist Bill Tole, director of the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Tole portrayed Tommy Dorsey in the film "New York, New York," was the assistant director of the Air Men of Note (the U.S. Air Force's jazz band) and performed to a full house with the Coastal Cities Jazz Band in August. (North County Times)
New York's big jazz education confab is planned in ... Kansas Jan 9, 2007
"He was tall and charismatic, a Jimmy Dorsey type," says McFarlin, a goateed, upbeat trumpeter. Betton ran summer jazz camps for Stan Kenton; he hired singers of the caliber of Marilyn Maye; he crossed paths with the likes of Jay McShann, Lester Young and Clark Terry; and he and his wife, Betty, ran the music store in Manhattan and spawned a family of musicians. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Artists share memories of Phillips Jan 4, 2007
He recalled becoming an instant fan after seeing Elvis Presley on the Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Show in 1955. "It was like somebody threw a bucket of cold water on me," McDowell said. (Shoals TimesDaily)
