Jimmy Dorsey was considered one of the finest clarinet and alto saxophone players of his day. With his brother, Tommy, Dorsey started the Dorsey Brothers Ochestra in the spring of 1934. The band went through some changes and Tommy left, leaving Jimmy behind to lead the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra until his death on June 12th, 1957. Currently the band is under the direction of trombonist, Bill Tole. Bill has recorded with legendary artists such as Ella Fitzgerarld, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra. He portrayed the part of Tommy Dorsey in the movie "New York, New York" in 1977. In June, 1992, Nancy Knorr, the lead singer with the Pied Piper's, became the featured vocalist with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and will re-create a tribute to the legendary Helen O'Connell.
In the latest sinfully funny class to be unveiled in the series "Late Nite Catechism", the BCPA is proud to present 'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3! After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country's feistiest couples counselor!
Today, there are not many devoted to playing boogie and blues piano, but blues and boogie-woogie pianist 
