| Birth Day | February 29, 1904 |
| Birth Place | Shenandoah, PA |
| Age | 116 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jun 12, 1957 (age 53) |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Big band leader and
He and Tommy founded Dorsey's Novelty Six, which became one of radio's first jazz bands.
He played a number of wind instruments, including the clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet. His skills could be heard on "I'm Glad There Is You" and "It's The Dreamer In Me."
He married
His talented vocalist was musician Helen O'Connell.
