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Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American 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.Whiteman recorded many jazz and pop standards during his career, including "Wang Wang Blues", "Mississippi Mud", "Rhapsody in Blue", "Wonderful One", "Hot Lips (He's Got Hot Lips When He Plays Jazz)", "Mississippi Suite", "Grand Canyon Suite", and "Trav'lin' Light". He co-wrote the 1925 jazz classic "Flamin' Mamie". His popularity faded in the swing music era of the mid-1930s, and by the 1940s he was semi-retired from music. He experienced a revival and had a comeback in the 1950s with his own network television series, Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue, which ran for three seasons on ABC. He also hosted the 1954 ABC talent contest show On the Boardwalk with Paul Whiteman. Whiteman's place in the history of early jazz is somewhat controversial. Detractors suggest that his ornately orchestrated music was jazz in name only, lacking the genre's improvisational and emotional depth, and co-opted the innovations of black musicians. Defenders note that Whiteman's fondness for jazz was genuine. He worked with black musicians as much as was feasible during an era of racial segregation. His bands included many of the era's most esteemed white musicians, and his groups handled jazz admirably as part of a larger repertoire.Critic Scott Yanow declares that Whiteman's orchestra "did play very good jazz...His superior dance band used some of the most technically skilled musicians of the era in a versatile show that included everything from pop tunes and waltzes to semi-classical works and jazz. [...] Many of his recordings (particularly those with Beiderbecke) have been reissued numerous times and are more rewarding than his detractors would lead one to believe."In his autobiography, Duke Ellington declared, "Paul Whiteman was known as the King of Jazz, and no one as yet has come near carrying that title with more certainty and dignity."
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Decca Years 1945-1950 [2019]
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Golden Gate | 2:04 |
Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang Columbia and Okeh Sessions, Vol. 3 [2018]
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After You've Gone | 3:05 |
Big Band Music Songs, Vol. 4: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.... and More Hits [2017]
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes | 3:26 |
The Fabulous Andrew Sisters, Vol. 1 [2017]
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Jealous | 2:52 |
The Hits Collection 1937-55 [2017]
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Jealous | 2:54 |
Joy [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2016]
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I Want to Be Happy | 4:32 |
Sings Irving Berlin & Harry Warren [2015]
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This Years Kisses | 1:48 |
This Years Kisses (Reprise) | 1:04 |
100 Charleston Era Hits [2013]
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I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:47 |
50 Essential Swing Hits, Vol. 2 [2013]
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I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:48 |
Ain't She Sweet | 2:40 |
50 Roaring Hits of 1920s [2013]
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I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:48 |
Greatest Hits of the 1920s, Vol. 2 [2013]
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I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:48 |
Roaring 20s Stars [2013]
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I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:48 |
Swing Gold Edition [2013]
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Ain't She Sweet | 2:40 |
I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:52 |
Swing Music [2013]
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I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:48 |
The Hot 50: Al Jolson - Fifty Classic Tracks [2013]
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Golden Gate | 2:01 |
The Billie Holiday Collection: 1935-42 [2012]
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It's a Sin to Tell a Lie | 2:49 |
Travelin' Light | 3:02 |
Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology [2011]
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From Monday On | 3:03 |
The Capitol Vaults Collection [2011]
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The Old Music Master | 2:54 |
The Complete Masters 1933-59 [2011]
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Trav'lin' Light | 3:20 |
The Historical Gershwin [2011]
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Swanee | 1:53 |
100 Hits: Christmas Legends [2010]
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Christmas Night In Harlem | 3:24 |
Get Low [Original Motion Picture Soundtra] [2010]
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Fairwell Blues | 3:08 |
Get Low [Original Soundtrack] [2010]
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Farewell Blues | 3:06 |
Vol. 1: If I Had a Talking Picture of You [2007]
Timeless Romance [2006]
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Travelin' Light | 3:17 |
Jazz & Humour: Une Petite Laitue avec Pe La Mayonnaise [2004]
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St. Louis Blues | 3:23 |
But in the Morning, No: Cole Porter, Vol. 2 [2002]
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A Picture of Me Without You | 3:11 |
Yes Sir That's My Baby: The Golden Years of Tin Pan Alley [2002]
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Mississippi Mud | 3:39 |
Capitol Records From the Vaults: "The Birth of a Label" [2000]
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Serenade in Blue | 3:22 |
Trav'lin' Light | 3:18 |
The Old Music Master | 2:56 |
George Gershwin [Box Set] [2000]
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I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise | |
Fascinating Rhythm | |
Oh! Lady Be Good |
Jazz Singer [Halcyon] [2000]
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Golden Gate | 2:35 |
Ken Burns Jazz [2000]
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Trav'lin' Light | 3:15 |
The History of Pop Radio, Vol. 3: 1930-1932 [OSA/Radio History] [2000]
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Happy Feet | 2:58 |
The Liltin' Miss Tilton: The Complete Capitol Sessions [2000]
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Serenade in Blue | 3:22 |
Basic Jazz, Vol. 1 [1999]
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Trav'lin' Light | 3:18 |
Chart-Toppers of the Thirties [1999]
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Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | 3:29 |
Pop Music: The Early Years 1890-1950 [1999]
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Makin' Whoopee | 3:15 |
1940-1942 [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Trav'lin' Light | 3:17 |
American Legends: Holiday, Smith & Bailey [1996]
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Trav'lin' Light |
Big Bands: Best of the Male Singers [1996]
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Great Day | 3:22 |
Body and Soul | 3:07 |
Hits of '33 [1996]
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Lover | 3:38 |
American Legend Sampler [1995]
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It's Only a Paper Moon | |
Ol' Man River |
Big Bands, Vol. 2: It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing, Vol.2 [1995]
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Ol' Man River | 3:09 |
Capitol Sings Hoagy Carmichael: Stardust [1995]
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The Old Music Master | 2:56 |
The Complete Capitol Recordings [1995]
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Serenade in Blue | 3:22 |
Trav'lin' Light | 3:15 |
The Old Music Master | 2:56 |
The Roaring Twenties [ABC] [1994]
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Whispering | |
Ol' Man River |
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra [Pearl] [1990]
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Deep Purple | 4:54 |
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra with Bing Crosby [1990]
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That's My Weakness Now |
Billie's Blues [Blue Note] [1988]
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Trav'lin' Light | 3:15 |
1933: A Time To Remember The Classic Years
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It's Only A Paper Moon | 3:28 |
Rhythm Crazy: Popular Music from the 1920's
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Ain't She Sweet | 2:38 |
Swanee | 1:56 |
Whispering | 3:11 |
Some of These Days | 2:56 |
Jealous | 2:55 |
The Prisoner's Song | 3:14 |
Hallelujah | 4:06 |
I Wanna Be Loved by You | 2:48 |
I'll Be with You in Apple Blossom Time | 2:59 |
Me and My Shadow | 3:13 |
Mississippi Mud | 3:03 |
I Want to Be Happy | 4:32 |
Ramona | 2:58 |
Golden Gate | 2:35 |
If You Knew Susie | 2:52 |
When You're Smiling | 3:32 |
April Showers | 3:07 |
My Yiddishe Momme | 2:53 |
Three O'Clock in the Morning | 3:20 |
The Definitive Collection [Verve]
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Trav'lin' Light | 3:15 |
The Great Gatsby: Hit Songs From the 1920s
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Makin' Whoopee | 3:16 |
You Took Advantage of Me | 2:57 |
The Roaring 20's, Vol. 1: Let's Misbehave!
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Changes | 2:52 |
Whispering | 3:27 |
Unknown Album
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Trav'lin' Light | |
You Took Advantage of Me | 2:57 |
It's Only A Paper Moon | 3:28 |
Happy Feet | 3:05 |
Makin' Whoopee | 3:16 |
Sweet Georgia Brown | 3:06 |
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