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Secretary to Congressman Dorsey Congress of the United States House of Representatives, Washington...
...When it comes to individual "swing" men, why did you fail to mention other idols of the modern musician, such as the Dorsey Brothers, "Miff" Mole, "Red" Nichols, Vic Burton (drums), "Saxey" Mansfield (tenor sax), Joe Venuti (violin), Irving Brodsky (piano) and Dick McDonough (guitar...
There is no dispute about your appraisal ol Reisman, Goodman, Vallée and Casa Lomas. However, although it is true that the Dorsey Brothers have gone somewhat commercial, I still think they are on a par with Goodman. There is no use arguing about the eminent Duke Ellington. I do not agree with you about his greatness, but that's that...
...Conductor Rudy has proved an unexpected showman, smart enough in radio to find new talent, provide a skillful frame. Most "hot" jazz fans still regard black Duke Ellington as the greatest of jazz orchestra leaders. Benny Goodman is currently the peer of "hot" white musicians, having supplanted the Dorsey Brothers, who have commercialized their idiom...
...With the Dorsey Brothers and their Orchestra providing the music, Kirkland House will hold its formal spring dance from ten to three o'clock next Friday night. Featured on the evening's program are Kay Weber and Bob Crosby as vocalists, while Arthur "Skeets" Herfurte will play the part of a comedian...