#JohnnyMince – Swing & Beyond

Mike Zirpolo September 28, 2017 3 COMMENTS

Buddy Rich at 100: with Tommy Dorsey –“Quiet Please” and “Deep River”

This is the third and final part of swingandbeyond’s centenary tribute to drum legend Buddy Rich, who was born on September 30, 1917. The story: Buddy Rich reached the acme of his career as a [..]

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Mike Zirpolo December 1, 2016 1 COMMENTS

On the Air with the Great Bands (1940) Tommy Dorsey–“Hallelujah!”

Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra live over the NBC radio network, June 1, 1940 Astor (Hotel) Roof, New York City. “Hallelujah!” Composed by Vincent Youmans; Arranged by Sy Oliver. Tommy Dorsey, first and solo trombone; [..]