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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Paul_WhitemanPaul Whiteman - Wikipedia

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   As the leader of one of the most popular dance bands in the United States during the 1920s and early 1930s, Whiteman produced recordings that were immensely successful, and press notices often referred to him as the "King of Jazz".

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Paul-WhitemanPaul Whiteman | Jazz, Big Band, Orchestra | Britannica

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Paul Whiteman (born March 28, 1890, Denver, Colorado, U.S.—died December 29, 1967, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S.) was an American bandleader, called the “King of Jazz ” for popularizing a musical style that helped to introduce jazz to mainstream audiences during the 1920s and 1930s.

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4. syncopatedtimes.com › paul-whiteman-and-hiPaul Whiteman and his Orchestra - The Syncopated Times

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   Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra was the most popular band of the 1920s and represented the apex of jazz to the general public. Over the years, critics and some musicians like Eddie Condon, have not had kind words to say about the band and have tended to represent Whiteman as a bad influence on the music in his attempts to “Make a lady out of Jazz”.

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   Did Paul Whiteman play jazz?

   • The Paul Whiteman Orchestra rarely played what is considered real Jazz today, despite having some of the great White Jazz soloists of the 1920s in his band. For the most part Whiteman played commercial dance music and semi-classical works. Jazz critics almost universally dislike his music, but he had his moments.

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   Why did Paul Whiteman use the name 'Paul Whiteman and his orchestra'?

   • In his first five recordings sessions for Victor, August 9 – October 28, 1920, he used the name "Paul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra", presumably because he had been playing at the Ambassador Hotel in Atlantic City. From November 3, 1920, he started using "Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra."

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   Why was Paul Whiteman called 'Paul Whiteman'?

   • The popularity of these records led to national fame. In his first five recordings sessions for Victor, August 9 – October 28, 1920, he used the name "Paul Whiteman and His Ambassador Orchestra", presumably because he had been playing at the Ambassador Hotel in Atlantic City.

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   Did Chris Whiteman raise a lot of band musicians?

   • Of course, the people who for years spoke most highly of Whiteman were the members of his own band. "In general, Chris, also I would say that he elevated the lot of band musicians because he paid them well, it was really an honor to work for him. He paid the best, he hired the best," Rayno asserted.

   Big Band Library: Paul Whiteman: "Something to Remember You By"

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6. www.allaboutjazz.com › musicians › paul-whitemanPaul Whiteman Musician - All About Jazz

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   May 26, 2018 · Paul Whiteman. Biography. News. Paul Whiteman's Orchestra was the most popular band of the 1920s. They are also the most controversial to Jazz historians because Whiteman billed himself as "The King Of Jazz".

7. syncopatedtimes.com › paul-whiteman-1890-1967Paul Whiteman (1890-1967) - The Syncopated Times

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   Paul Whiteman (1890-1967) - The Syncopated Times. Paul Whiteman ‘s Orchestra was the most popular band of the 1920s. They are also the most controversial to Jazz historians because Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) billed himself as “The King Of Jazz”.

8. www.bigbandlibrary.com › paulwhitemanBig Band Library: Paul Whiteman: "Something to Remember You By"

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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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   Feb 18, 2014 · 68.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 961. 104K views 10 years ago. Charted at #1 in 1920. The importance of this catchy recording can not be over-estimated as it was one of the key pieces of music to...

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