The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra makes its second appearance at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 pm. In this musical journey down memory lane, enjoy such Big Band classics as Song of India, Stardust, Once in a While and Night Train. Since the late 1930’s, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra still represents explosive and swinging Big Band entertainment at its very best.
In Big Band history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. It could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads. Tommy Dorsey, “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing”, was a master at creating warm, sentimental, and always musical moods – at superb dancing and listening tempos. Tommy sustained these moods through the arrangements of the likes of Paul Weston, Axel Stordahl and Sy Oliver, and he showcased singers who could project them brilliantly.
Current band leader of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Terry Myers, continues to carry on this tradition while contributing his own talents. Buddy Morrow, former band leader of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, describes Myers as “undoubtedly one of the best all-around reed players in the country today.” Prior to becoming band leader of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Myers has performed with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra , The Tex Beneke Orchestra, The Les Elgart Band, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Ray Charles, Don Lamond, Chubby Jackson, Louis Bellson, Bob Haggart, Jake Hanna, Butch Miles and many others too numerous to name. Now featured with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, he is an exceedingly charming host who puts the audience at ease and then wows them with his and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra’s musical presentation.
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will perform at the RRCA on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $32 for adults, $29 for seniors and $18 for students and children. Tickets are now available by calling the River Raisin Centre for the Arts at (734)-242-7722, stopping by our box office at 114 South Monroe Street or by visiting the RRCA website at www.riverraisincentre.org for tickets. This show is generously sponsored by Monroe Dodge Superstore.
ABOUT THE RRCA:
The River Raisin Centre, governed by a board of directors, is a nonprofit performing arts center dedicated to educating, presenting, and producing. The RRCA is home to the River Raisin Dance Academy, RRCA Music Theatre Company, River Raisin Ballet Company, Motor City Jazz Extension, and RRCA School of Music. In addition to the 12 Marquee Shows presented each year, the theatre hosts over 700 children a week through its arts education classes, camps and workshops.
PHOTO: Tommy Dorsey playing trombone.
