While there are a few live sets available documenting the mid-1950s reunion between big band brothers Tommy Dorsey (trombone) and Jimmy Dorsey (alto sax), few if any contain such brilliant sonics, or as varied a roster of collective talent. Although the Dorsey Brothers gained even more notoriety on their own, the pair initially began working together in the studio as far back as 1928. Mainly owing to financial challenges (or the lack thereof), the duo patched things up by 1953 and were once again performing together. Live In '55 at the Holiday Ballroom (2003) captures the siblings during one of their extended engagements in Chicago, Illinois on -- what was at the time -- state-of-the-art audio gear, including a Crown Broadcaster open-reel tape machine using Telefunken U-47, and Telede microphones. This type of professional equipment was normally reserved for use by the major recording facilities, making these sides all the more enticing. As neither artist was releasing new material per se, the track list is a reflection of both typical standards as well as melodies made popular by respective Dorsey renditions. Among the primary considerations are "Moten Swing," "Opus One," an epic medley centering on "Honeysuckle Rose," and the Charlie Shavers' (trumpet) workout on Parts One and Two of "Puddle Wumps." The vocal contributions are also worthy of mention, with Lynn Roberts, Bill Raymond, Bruce Snyder, and the irrepressible Pearl Bailey, all respectively sitting in throughout. Several numbers, such as the spirited syncopation of "Jazz Mambo," the wailing R&B swing of "Smack Dab in the Middle," or the full-force onslaught of "King Size," are nothing short of perfect vehicles for soloists Shavers and Jimmy Dorsey. Despite the realistic sound and equally inspired playing, one major flaw of this package is the incomplete -- and often abrupt -- beginnings and conclusions to many of the numbers. That said, what is here is tremendous for anyone interested in hearing these legends in full flight.