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Jimmy Dorsey
American clarinetist, alto saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, brother of tommy dorsey.
Born February 29th, 1904 in Shenandoah. [ref]
Died June 12th, 1957 at 53 years old in New York City (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Occupations
bandleader, clarinetist, composer, conductor, jazz musician, saxophonist, songwriter, trumpeter
Wikipedia
Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams