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Paul Whiteman
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Violinists · 1890–1967

Paul Whiteman

American jazz musician and popular bandleader (1890–1967)

Born
28 March 1890
Denver
Died
29 December 1967
Doylestown
Country
United States
Record labels
Columbia Records
Discography
7 albums

Biography

Paul Whiteman was a jazz musician who played violin. Paul Whiteman was born on 28 March 1890 in Denver and died on 29 December 1967 in Doylestown. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “50th Anniversary” (1956) to “Carnegie Hall Concert December 25, 1938” (2005). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American jazz bandleader, composer, orchestral director, and violinist. 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". His most popular recordings include "Whispering", "Valencia", "Three O'Clock in the Morning", "In a Little Spanish Town", and "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers". Whiteman led a usually large ensemble and explored many styles of music, such as blending symphonic music and jazz, as in his debut of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

50th Anniversary 1956
Cavalcade of Music 1959
The Night I Played 666 Fifth Avenue 1959
An Experiment in Modern Music: Paul Whiteman at Aeolian Hall 1981
Wang Wang Blues 1985
50 Greatest Hits 1998
Carnegie Hall Concert December 25, 1938 2005 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Paul Whiteman is credited as a sideman

2002 It’s Easy to Remember — Bing Crosby conductor
— Bing Crosby — Bing Crosby conductor

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • A NIGHT WITH PAUL WHITEMAN AT THE BILTMORE PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA archive.org ↗
  • A NIGHT WITH PAUL WHITEMAN AT THE BILTMORE PAUL WHITEMAN & HIS ORCHESTRA archive.org ↗
  • A NIGHT WITH PAUL WHITEMAN AT THE BILTMORE PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA archive.org ↗
  • A NIGHT WITH PAUL WHITEMAN AT THE BILTMORE PAUL WHITEMAN & HIS ORCHESTRA archive.org ↗
  • THREE SHADES OF BLUE-SUITE-PART 1 PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS CONCERT ORCHESTRA · F. Grofe archive.org ↗
  • THERE AIN'T NO SWEET MAN BIX & BING · PAUL WHITEMAN & His Orch. · 1928 archive.org ↗
  • THREE SHADES OF BLUE-SUITE-PART 2 PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS CONCERT ORCHESTRA · F. Grothe · 1928 archive.org ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Paul Whiteman play?

Paul Whiteman is known for playing violin.

When and where was Paul Whiteman born?

Paul Whiteman was born 28 March 1890 in Denver.

What are Paul Whiteman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include 50th Anniversary (1956), Cavalcade of Music (1959), The Night I Played 666 Fifth Avenue (1959), An Experiment in Modern Music: Paul Whiteman at Aeolian Hall (1981) and Wang Wang Blues (1985).

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