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Paul Samuel Whiteman [1] (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) [2] was an American bandleader, composer, orchestral director, and violinist. [3]
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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May 23, 2018 · Paul Whiteman. Violinist, bandleader. Came from Musical Family. Impressed Titans of “ Serious ” Music. Popularity Eclipsed by Swing Bands. Selected discography. Selected compositions. Selected writings. Sources. Dubbed the “ King of Jazz ” in the 1920s, Paul Whiteman was credited with bringing jazz music into the mainstream during the ...
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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Summarize this article for a 10 year old. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader, composer, orchestral director, and violinist.
May 28, 2021 · Stuart Nicholson. Friday, May 28, 2021. At the start of ‘The Jazz Age’ a century ago, the music was in danger of being crushed by an establishment moral panic and America’s cultural elites before it had even had the chance to put down roots. But a concert by the unlikely figure of Paul Whiteman changed all that...
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