Tommy & His Greatest Band Dorsey - Complete Recordings 1935-1939

Facts 2009 two CD collection. Though he might have been ranked second at any given moment to Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller or Harry James, Tommy Dorsey was overall the most popular bandleader of the swing era who's high standards and attention to detail made him a maestro of the swing band. From the lively introduction of 'The Music Goes 'Round and Around', we're off and swinging, and with great musicians throughout this fantastic double disc set including Sterling Bose, Bud Freeman and, of course, Dorsey himself. Amongst all the fine solo's to be heard in this collection, it is impossible to forget the superb trombone of Tommy Dorsey: just listen to the solos on 'Sailing at Midnight', 'My Own', 'You're As Pretty As a Picture' and 'Thanks for Everything' if any proof be needed. Jasmine.