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
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams