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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]
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.
Nov 25, 2018 · Paul Whiteman was a very well-known gentleman throughout the 1920's and 1930's; he was even known as the "King of Jazz" at the time. His Ambassador orchestra made him popular...
Ed Milian (sp?) narrates a two-hour musical tribute to the late Paul Whiteman shortly after his death in 1967.
Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader, composer, orchestral director, and violinist.
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”.
Learn about Paul Whiteman, the "King of Jazz" and the most famous dance orchestra leader of the 1920s. Discover his achievements, such as commissioning Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and discovering Bing Crosby.
