Musicians who died on November 26

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on November 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1956 Tommy Dorsey

  Tommy Dorsey was a renowned American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the Big Band era. He was known for his smooth trombone playing and led one of the most popular swing bands in the 1930s and 1940s. [bio]