The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra

Description

“Green Eyes,” “Amapola,” “Tangerine,” ‘I Understand,” “I’m Glad There Is You,” and “Maria Elena,” all great songs, and all hits of the fabulous Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra.

David Pruyn comes to his position as leader of The Fabulous Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra™ from a lifetime in music. The son of professional musicians and a New Orleans, LA. native, began his career at age 11 as a circus drummer, working for his bandleader Dad. Then followed the path of his hero, Harry James, as David became smitten with the trumpet a few years later. After honing his drum and trumpet chops in the demanding repertoire of the circus, David branched out into Big Band, Jazz, and show facets of the music business, eventually studying arranging, orchestration, and conducting. Then in 1994, by a confluence of accident and necessity, he discovered the joys of singing. Soon after, his colleagues were struck by the similarity between his vocal timbre and phrasing and those of the great Mel Tormé, and he became a protégé of the renowned Broadway vocal coach, Fred Silver. Along the way, David has played 1st trumpet, drums, and/or sung with the Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Les Brown Bands, among others.

Part of the Forte Bank Main Stage Series

Show Sponsor: Wisconsin Automotive Museum