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Paul Whiteman

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Paul Whiteman 1891-1967, American conductor, b. Denver. Whiteman played viola in the Denver Symphony Orchestra and in 1915 joined the San Francisco Symphony. During World War I he was an army band leader. In 1924 he inaugurated the period of "symphonic jazz" when he introduced Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue in New York City. Whiteman encouraged the composition of concert jazz works by establishing the annual Whiteman Award. He was influential in the formation of large jazz ensembles. His books include Jazz (1926) and Records for the Millions (1948). ... Read more
Whiteman, Paul
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Whiteman, Paul ( b Denver, 1890; d Doylestown, Penn...S. Francisco SO 1917–18. Formed Paul Whiteman Orch. 1920, larger than usual jazz band...12 Feb. 1924. Toured Eur. 1926. One of Paul Whiteman Rhythm Boys vocal group was Bing Crosby... Read more
Paul Whiteman
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ...Bing Crosby , Bix Beiderbecke , and Jack Teagarden . His popularity waned in the late 1940s, but he was a television-series host in the 1950s and occasionally led bands up to the time of his death. Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman Read more

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Paul Whiteman: Pioneer in American Music.(Popular Composers)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Notes; 9/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; Paul Whiteman: Pioneer in American Music. Volume I...discography, bibliography, indexes. Paul Whiteman (1890-1967) was the most popular dance...extensively in the United States and abroad. Paul Whiteman, Inc., sponsored satellite bands that... Read more
A TRIBUTE TO PAUL WHITEMAN
Magazine article from: IAJRC Journal; 8/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; A TRIBUTE TO PAUL WHITEMAN KEITH NICHOLS `JAZZ ARTISTS...in a re-creation of the Paul Whiteman Orchestra of 1924-1928...Blue. But of course no Whiteman concert would be complete...wonderful sound quality by Paul Adams of Lake Records... Read more
Louis Armstrong & Paul Whiteman: Two Kings of Jazz
Magazine article from: The American Music Teacher; 4/1/2005; ; 443 words ; Louis Armstrong & Paul Whiteman: Two Kings of Jazz, by Joshua Berrett...in the development of jazz: one, Paul Whiteman, is now largely overlooked in favor...so-that title was once given to Whiteman-and Joshua Berrett makes a compelling... Read more
SYMPHONY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO PAUL WHITEMAN
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 4/4/2004; ; 94 words ; ...Bruce Hangen has spent many hours researching Paul Whiteman's contributions to music in the 1920s, 1930s...Novick, and saxophonist Frank Bonanno will appear. Paul Rayno, author of "Paul Whiteman: Pioneer in American Music," will give a preconcert... Read more
WHITEMAN REDUCES BIRD STRIKE HAZARD HUMANELY
Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 11/18/1997; ; 249 words ; ...1997 Airman Ryan Steinbach 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Whiteman reduces bird strike hazard humanely WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) -- A flock of more than 125,000 Redwing Blackbirds was humanely removed from an area near the Whiteman flightline in an effort to ensure the safety of pilots ... Read more
'Lt. Dan' rocks Whiteman.
Newspaper article from: Sedalia Democrat (Sedalia, MO); 6/9/2006; 552 words ; Byline: Dennis Rich Jun. 9--WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE- Gary Sinise will never be accused of merely paying...definitely worth it, Mr. Sinise said. Angelle Tibbets' husband, Lt. Col. Paul Tibbets, is deployed as a B-2 pilot based in Guam. Mrs. Tibbets said... Read more
Paul Revere DI kits supports multi-life marketing. (disability insurance)
Magazine article from: National Underwriter Life & Health-Financial Services Edition; 10/4/1993; ; 556 words ; ...the disability marketplace, Paul Revere has released a marketing...educational tool, said Nancy Whiteman, Paul Revere Ins. Group's vice...earth for producers, Ms. Whiteman said. They can see how disability...selling tips. The kit, said Ms. Whiteman, is flying off of the shelf...that ... Read more
Paul Revere unveils noncan DI targeted at new markets. (Paul Revere Life Insurance Co., noncancellable disability income insurance)
Magazine article from: National Underwriter Life & Health-Financial Services Edition; 1/2/1995; ; 700+ words ; Paul Revere Life wants to expand its already-substanti...products and marketing programs comes from Paul Revere's new vision for individual...and medical professionals, says Nancy Whiteman, vice president-marketing. We're not...president-DI products. He notes that Paul Revere's claims experience with ... Read more
Paul J. & Jamie A. (Furgason) Chabura April 14, 2007
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 4/13/2008; 155 words ; ...for the April 14, 2007, wedding of Jamie Aileen Furgason and Paul Jan Chabura. Jamie is the daughter of Richard and Kathleen Furgason of Aurora, and Paul is the son of Jan and Wanda Chabura of Norridge, Ill. Maid...Furgason, sister of the bride, and bridesmaids were Line' Whiteman and Nicole Kuntz. Jose ... Read more
2001-02 PREMIERSHIP TEAMS, KEY SUMMER ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES PLUS PAUL JOHNSON'S VERDICTS.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 8/9/2001; 700+ words ; Byline: PAUL JOHNSON 1 MAN UNITED Manager Alex Ferguson Best price 4-5 LAST...Rhodri Jones Rotherham Free Ashley Dodd Port Vale Free Marc Whiteman Bury Free Michael Rose Chester Free Stephen Cosgrove Motherwell Free Josh Walker Shrewsbury Free Paul Rachubka Antwerp Loan JOHNSON SAYS The ease with which ... Read more

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