Jimmy Dorsey

Summary

Jimmy Dorsey is a human^[1]. Born in Shenandoah^[2], he… he was born on February 29, 1904^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on June 12, 1957^[5]. He worked as a bandleader^[6], conductor^[7], clarinetist^[8], saxophonist^[9], and jazz musician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (518 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Shenandoah^[2], Jimmy Dorsey…
• Jimmy Dorsey died in New York City^[4].
• Jimmy Dorsey was born on February 29, 1904^[3].
• Jimmy Dorsey died on June 12, 1957^[5].
• Burial took place at Pennsylvania^[12].
• Jimmy Dorsey held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Jimmy Dorsey worked as a bandleader^[6].
• Jimmy Dorsey's professions included conductor^[7].
• Jimmy Dorsey worked as a clarinetist^[8].
• Jimmy Dorsey's professions included saxophonist^[9].
• Jimmy Dorsey's professions included jazz musician^[10].
• Jimmy Dorsey's professions included composer^[14].
• Jimmy Dorsey received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[15].
• Jimmy Dorsey was a member of Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra^[16].
• Jimmy Dorsey is recorded as male^[17].
• Jimmy Dorsey's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Jimmy Dorsey's genre is jazz^[19].
• Jimmy Dorsey's record label is recorded as Q4883239^[20].
• Jimmy Dorsey's Commons category is recorded as Jimmy Dorsey^[21].
• The cause of death was esophageal cancer^[22].
• Jimmy Dorsey's family name is recorded as Dorsey^[23].
• Jimmy Dorsey's given name is recorded as James Francis^[24].
• Jimmy Dorsey's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[25].
• Jimmy Dorsey's instrument is recorded as clarinet^[26].
• Jimmy Dorsey's instrument is recorded as alto saxophone^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1904-02-29^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1957-06-12^[31]

• Genre(s): jazz^[32]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, jazz^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 3b6956ed-37d2-4436-bf09-de901f0101e9^[34]

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Origins and Family

Jimmy Dorsey's place of birth was Shenandoah^[2]. He was born on February 29, 1904^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bandleader^[6], conductor^[7], clarinetist^[8], saxophonist^[9], jazz musician^[10], and composer^[14].

Recognition

Jimmy Dorsey received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[15].

Death and Burial

Jimmy Dorsey died on June 12, 1957^[5]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer^[22]. He is buried at Pennsylvania^[12].

Why It Matters

Jimmy Dorsey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (518 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Redland^[37], a composer^[38], 1911–1994^[39], of Sweden^[40].

FAQs

Where was Jimmy Dorsey born?

Born in Shenandoah^[2], Jimmy Dorsey…

Where did Jimmy Dorsey die?

Jimmy Dorsey passed away in New York City^[4].

What did Jimmy Dorsey do for work?

Jimmy Dorsey worked as bandleader^[6], conductor^[7], clarinetist^[8], saxophonist^[9], and jazz musician^[10].

What awards did Jimmy Dorsey receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[15].

Who did Jimmy Dorsey influence?

Jimmy Dorsey has been cited as an influence by Charles Redland^[37].