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Born: March 28, 1890 in Denver, Colorado
Died: December 29, 1967 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Died: December 29, 1967 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Paul Whiteman & Maurice Ravel
Whiteman was known for hiring the best white jazz players available and did not
allow musicians to improvise. His bands played pieces that had jazz rhythms but
were simplified and standardized. Whiteman was an innovator who changed the
venues for dance music after World War I. Before the war dances were played by
military band, string ensembles or small combinations. Whiteman did not use
constant repetition with musical arrangements but change keys, rhythms, and
textures in his compositions. He also insured that he hired the best musicians.
allow musicians to improvise. His bands played pieces that had jazz rhythms but
were simplified and standardized. Whiteman was an innovator who changed the
venues for dance music after World War I. Before the war dances were played by
military band, string ensembles or small combinations. Whiteman did not use
constant repetition with musical arrangements but change keys, rhythms, and
textures in his compositions. He also insured that he hired the best musicians.
Whiteman had a dramatic impact
upon American music by
introducing components of jazz to
mainstream culture during the
1920s and 1930s. He came to be
called the “King of Jazz.” He
began his musical career as a
violinist and then conducted a
band while serving in the U.S.
Navy from 1917-18. He then
conducted a hotel orchestra in
California before moving to New
York City in 1920.
upon American music by
introducing components of jazz to
mainstream culture during the
1920s and 1930s. He came to be
called the “King of Jazz.” He
began his musical career as a
violinist and then conducted a
band while serving in the U.S.
Navy from 1917-18. He then
conducted a hotel orchestra in
California before moving to New
York City in 1920.
Whiteman commissioned George
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
which was conducted in 1924 in
New York City. Whiteman also
commissioned Ferde Grofe’s
Grand Canyon Suite in 1931.
Whiteman further extended his
influence by appearing with his
band in four movies such as King
of Jazz (1930). He also wrote
three books (e.g. , How to be a
Bandleader) and hosted several
national radio programs.
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
which was conducted in 1924 in
New York City. Whiteman also
commissioned Ferde Grofe’s
Grand Canyon Suite in 1931.
Whiteman further extended his
influence by appearing with his
band in four movies such as King
of Jazz (1930). He also wrote
three books (e.g. , How to be a
Bandleader) and hosted several
national radio programs.
Concerto in F: III Allegro con Brio
Composer: George Gershwin
Paul Whiteman & His Concert Orchestra
Composer: George Gershwin
Paul Whiteman & His Concert Orchestra