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Dorothy Doring

A Minnesota native, Dorothy Doring was already singing on stage at age four and appearing on local radio at age 9. Formal voice training began when she was 12 and by 13 she was singing rock ‘n roll with a local band. After high school, Doring obtained a bachelor’s degree in vocal music at Moorhead State University, performing in opera recitals as well as area venues as a folk/pop singer. Moving to the Twin Cities after completing her B.A. degree, Doring began her career as a full-time musician, taking time along the way to earn an M.A. in Education. Dorothy Doring is continously active in the jazz scene, her accomplishments are reflected in her achievements

Ellingtonian Intimacy: Dukish Duos

by Dan Bilawsky
June 7, 2013

Duke Ellington elevated the art of big band writing to great heights, but his music was never relegated to the large ensemble corner of the room. While it's true that the large majority of his recordings showcase the ever-evolving, yet incredibly consistent “Orchestra" he fronted, he wasn't averse to presenting his music in small group settings; ...

Southern Exposure

By Dorothy Doring

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2008
Track listing: Besame Mucho; I Love Paris; Nice Work if You Can Get It; What the World Needs Now; The Good Life; A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square; Giant Steps; Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'; That Old Black Magic; Throw It Away.

Dorothy Doring: Southern Exposure

by Michael P. Gladstone
March 22, 2008

Jazz vocalist Dorothy Doring has a history with the Crescent City. A native of Minnesota vacationing in New Orleans in 2004, Doring encountered pianist David Torkanowsky, which led to her sitting in with his group. One thing led to another and, although the beginnings of this album began that year, it was not released until December, ...

Dorothy Doring: Southern Exposure

by Dan McClenaghan
February 26, 2008

Minnesota-based vocalist Dorothy Doring followed the Mississippi River from her native Minnesota down to New Orleans to record her CD Southern Exposure.The set opens with the time-tested Consuelo Velasques tune, “Besame Mucho." It's a song that's been covered by, seemingly, everybody: The Beatles, Carmen McCrae, Frank Sinatra, Nat “King" Cole and so on. So ...

Take Five With Dorothy Doring

by AAJ Staff
February 4, 2008

Meet Dorothy Doring: Dorothy Doring is a Minnesota-based jazz vocalist and music educator. She successfully balances employment between teaching for the Saint Paul Public Schools and performing at various clubs in the Twin Cities area. Doring prefers to use her free time reading, traveling and listening to music. Dorothy Doring recorded Southern Exposure in New Orleans ...

Doring Releases "Southern Exposure" After Mourning Period for Katrina

December 13, 2007

A vocalist with a unique sense for musical style, a charismatic stage presence and a voice that exudes passion and experience, Dorothy's new release, Southern Exposure (Quarter Note Records), was recorded in New Orleans with producer/pianist David Torkanowsky. Dorothy is a vocalist not limited by a genre of music or proficiency of only one style. Southern ...