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Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra. Whiteman hired many of the best jazz musicians for his band, including Bix Beiderbecke, Frankie Trumbauer, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Steve Brown, Mike Pingitore, Gussie Mueller, Wilbur Hall (billed by Whiteman as "Willie Hall"), Jack Teagarden, and Bunny Berigan. [2]
Best of the Big Bands by Paul Whiteman released in 1997. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Apr 15, 2024 · Whiteman, who was originally a violinist, conducted a 40-piece U.S. Navy band in 1917–18 and then developed a hotel orchestra in California, which he took to New York City in 1920. He hired the best white jazz players, but he allowed little room for improvisation in his arrangements and greatly simplified jazz rhythms.
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Feb 10, 2007 · Best of the Big Bands. Paul Whiteman Format: Audio CD. 5.0 1 rating. $1999. See all formats and editions. Audio CD. $19.99 7 Used from $2.78 1 New from $19.99. Track Listings.
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Jan 22, 2020 · January 22, 2020. Profiles In Jazz. A household name during the 1920s, Paul Whiteman led the most popular orchestra of the decade. He expertly mixed together occasional jazz pieces with semi-classical works, sweet and hot vocals, novelties, waltzes, and first-class dance music.
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A fresh biographical sketch of bandleader Paul Whiteman, composed by Music Librarian Christopher Popa. The big bands are back in a new and exciting way!
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