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Buddy Morrow Funeral / Wake / Memorial Services Info: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Leader for 33 Years Dies at 91

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
October 8, 2010

Buddy Morrow (a.k.a. Muni Zudekoff), big band era trombonist (with a mastery of the upper range), hit-making recording artist, studio musician and most notably, bandleader of The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ghost band for over thirty years, passed away at age 91 years on the morning of September 27th, 2010 in his sleep... a resident of Maitland, Florida (part of greater Orlando), Buddy Morrow had a life in music that began at the age of 12. Initially he wanted to play ...
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Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to Swing Across the Atlantic

Source: All About Jazz
June 11, 2008

Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises has announced an extensive schedule of performances, dancing and onboard enrichment for its 2008 Big Band cruise, headlined by the legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Aboard Crystal Serenity's November 21 transatlantic voyage from Lisbon to Miami, Big Band enthusiasts can enjoy musically themed lectures, swing lessons, trivia contests, tea dances and classic Big Band-themed films during the day, followed by daily live performances and evening dancing. Extra Ambassador Hosts ensure that all guests have dance partners. “An ...
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