Here is Jimmy Dorsey's hot recording of the classic "So Rare."
First a few facts:
Shortly before his death, Jimmy was awarded a gold record for "So Rare," which was recorded on November 11, 1956. The alto solo on "So Rare," was performed by Dorsey.
The track has the distinction of reaching the number-two spot in Billboard Magazine's popularity rankings, becoming the highest-rated song by a big band during the first decade of the rock-and-roll era.
Jimmy Dorsey is considered one of the most important and influential alto saxophone players of the Big Band and Swing era.
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