DDA presents THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA at Parker Playhouse

In the history of Big Bands, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best swing orchestras in the world. With the collaboration of Paul Weston, Axel Stordahl, and Sy Oliver, Tommy Dorsey created superb arrangements for his dance tunes and romantic ballads that remain immortal today. Over the years, the musicians have mastered creating 'mood' with sentimental favorites or upbeat tempos that got the world dancing. "Stardust," "Night and Day," "Marie," "Song of India," and "I'll Never Smile Again" are a few songs immortalized by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and singer Frank Sinatra. Now, this legendary Big Band, led by Jeff Bush, tours America to honor the magic of this team...

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In the history of Big Bands, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best swing orchestras in the world. With the collaboration of Paul Weston, Axel Stordahl, and Sy Oliver, Tommy Dorsey created superb arrangements for his dance tunes and romantic ballads that remain immortal today. Over the years, the musicians have mastered creating 'mood' with sentimental favorites or upbeat tempos that got the world dancing. "Stardust," "Night and Day," "Marie," "Song of India," and "I'll Never Smile Again" are a few songs immortalized by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and singer Frank Sinatra. Now, this legendary Big Band, led by Jeff Bush, tours America to honor the magic of this team. With 18 of the finest musicians, this tribute to Frank Sinatra is a memorable step back in time. The orchestra scored 286 Billboard hits from 1935 to 1956, keeping the magic alive with songs that move audiences! ? ?Jeff Bush leads Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, promising to be "Getting Sentimental Over You."

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