Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman and his orchestra in 1921. Photo from the sheet music issue of the band's early hit recording Wang Wang Blues Background information Birth name Paul Samuel Whiteman Also known as The King of Jazz (honorific) Born (1890-03-28)March 28, 1890 Origin Denver, Colorado, US Died December 29, 1967(1967-12-29) (aged 77) Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Bandleader, composer Instruments Violin Associated acts Bix Beiderbecke,...
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Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman and his orchestra in 1921. Photo from the sheet music issue of the band's early hit recording Wang Wang Blues Background information Birth name Paul Samuel Whiteman Also known as The King of Jazz (honorific) Born (1890-03-28)March 28, 1890 Origin Denver, Colorado, US Died December 29, 1967(1967-12-29) (aged 77) Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Bandleader, composer Instruments Violin Associated acts Bix Beiderbecke,...