Paul Whiteman

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Born
28 March 1890
Born In
Denver, Colorado, United States
Died
29 December 1967 (aged 77)
Paul Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was a popular American orchestral leader. He was born in Denver, Colorado. After a start as a classical violinist and violist, Whiteman then led a jazz-influenced dance band which became locally popular in San Francisco, California in 1918. In 1920 he moved his band to New York City where they started making recordings for Victor Records which propelled Whiteman and his band to national prominence. Whiteman became the most popular band leader of the decade. In the late 1920s he recorded for Columbia Records. In the 1920s and early 1… read more
Paul Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was a popular American orchestral leader. He was born in Denver, Colorado. After a start as a classical violinist and violist, Whiteman then led a jazz-influenced dance band which became locally popular in San Francisco, California in 1918. I… read more
Paul Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was a popular American orchestral leader. He was born in Denver, Colorado. After a start as a classical violinist and violist, Whiteman then led a jazz-influenced dance band which became locally popular in San Francisco, California in 1918. In 1920 he moved his band to New York City where they started making reco… read more

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1 Play track Jazz Greats Paul Whiteman The King Of Jazz Whispering
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2 The Best Of 1920-1930 The Darktown Strutters' Ball
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3 50 Greatest Hits Grand Canyon Suite: Painted Desert
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4 50 Greatest Hits Grand Canyon Suite: Sunset
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5 Play track 50 Greatest Hits Grand Canyon Suite: Sunrise
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6 Play track Paul Whiteman Classic Vol. 1 The Japanese Sandman
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7 20 Golden Greats Three O' Clock In The Morning
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8 Play track Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925 - 1955 Happy Feet
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9 20 Golden Greats Hot Lips
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10 Presenting Paul Whiteman Charleston
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  1. 6,519 listeners

    23 Apr 1996 · 20 tracks

    Jazz Greats Paul Whiteman The King Of Jazz
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  2. 6,265 listeners

    1 Jan 1998 · 50 tracks

    50 Greatest Hits
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  3. 3,025 listeners

    27 May 1933 · 51 tracks

    Presenting Paul Whiteman
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  4. 2,094 listeners

    16 Jun 2008 · 25 tracks

    Paul Whiteman - King of Jazz 1920-1927
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