Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra's album Liza Jane The Blue Room is a masterpiece of swing music. The album features some of the most iconic jazz standards of the era, including "Liza Jane" and "The Blue Room," both of which are performed with impeccable precision and expert musicianship.
The album is a true testament to the talent and creativity of Tommy Dorsey and his band. The arrangements are complex and intricate, with each instrument adding its own unique flavor to the mix. The horns are bright and brassy, the drums are tight and snappy, and the piano and bass provide a solid foundation for the whole ensemble.
The album's standout performances include "Opus One," which features a driving rhythm section and some blistering solos from the horns, and "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," which showcases Dorsey's virtuosic trombone playing.
Promotional pressing, flexible vinyl and pink labels.
"Instrumental Fox Trot"
Mentioned in the "Reviews of New Pop Records" in Billboard magazine in the April 3rd, 1954 issue
Barcodes
Matrix / Runout (A label): L 7301
Matrix / Runout (B label): L 7302◈
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (A): 45-7301A3
Matrix / Runout (B): 45-7302A3
About Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra
Orchestra under the leading of Tommy Dorsey, formed in 1935 and disbanded a first time in 1946. By late 1946, the band business was indeed having problems. In December 1946, some members of the band (including Tommy Dorsey) were calling it quits. However, less than two years later, he formed an orchestra with exactly the same name (Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra), but with different members.
Dorsey's orchestra was known primarily for its renderings of ballads at dance tempos, frequently with singers such as Jack Leonard and Frank Sinatra.
Liza Jane The Blue Room is a must-have for any jazz lover. It's a timeless classic that still sounds fresh and exciting today, and it's a testament to the enduring legacy of Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra.