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My favorite instrumental tracks by Tommy Dorsey were all recorded between 1939 and 1942.

This Song of the Week belongs to this group of tunes.

Stomp It Off

“Stomp It Off” was composed by Jimmie Lunceford and Sy Oliver.

It's a great big band tune in a comfortable tempo range that also works great for Balboa dancers.

Lack Of Jazz Feeling

Tommy Dorsey hired arranger Sy Oliver away from the Jimmie Lunceford band in 1939, because he was criticized that the band lacked of jazz feeling.

In fact, before Oliver led the transition to a modern swing band, the Dorsey Orchestra was a Dixieland band.

Note on the side: When Sy Oliver joined Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra, he was one of the first African Americans with a prominent role in a white band.

Source: Wikipedia



Title: Stomp It Off

Artist: Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra

Recorded: July 20, 1939

Tempo: 160 bpm

Dance: Lindy Hop, Balboa







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You can find all the songs of the series also on my Spotify playlist.

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