Paul Whiteman
Paul Whiteman (1890–1967), billed as "The King of Jazz" by a clever press agent, was perhaps the most visible and easily recognized celebrity of the 1920s. The cherubic, mustachioed maestro was certainly the decade's most famous dance orchestra leader, and his Victor records were always big sellers. His first issued record, "Whispering" and "Japanese Sandman," ushered in a new style of dance music, slimmed down from a comparatively bulky, jerky style previously in vogue. Today he is remembered for having commissioned and premiered George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue as part of his 1924 "Experiment in Modern Music" at New York's Aeolian Hall. He is also known for discovering and promoting talent such as Bing Crosby and Bix Beiderbecke, among many others.
The following recordings featuring Paul Whiteman are available in the National Jukebox:
| Artist Role | Title | Description | Primary Performer(s) | Date | |
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Leader | Best ever medley | Jazz/dance band | Ambassador Orchestra | 1920-08-19 |
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Leader | Canadian capers | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1921-10-05 |
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Leader | Gypsy blues | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1921-10-05 |
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Leader | Weep no more, my mammy | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1921-10-21 |
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Leader | Everybody step | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1921-10-21 |
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Leader | When Buddha smiles | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1921-10-27 |
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Leader | April showers | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1921-10-27 |
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Leader | Ka-lu-a | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1921-11-04 |
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Leader | Mona Vanna | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1924-02-19 |
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Leader | Home in Pasadena | Jazz/dance band | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | 1924-02-19 |
