Thomas A. Dorsey

piano, vocals, composition · 1899–1993 · Villa Rica (Georgia)

A blues pianist under the name Georgia Tom, partner of Tampa Red and accompanist of Ma Rainey, Thomas A. Dorsey turned to gospel after 1928. In 1932 he co-founded the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses and, the same year, wrote Take My Hand, Precious Lord, after the death of his wife.

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Styles

• Gospel
• Blues, spirituals, work songs

Landmark tracks

• If You See My Saviour (1932)

Sources

• Source

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