Paul Whiteman
Subtitle: pioneer in American music
By: Don Rayno
Series: Studies in jazz -- no. 43
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Subjects: Whiteman, Paul, -- 1890-1967; Conductors (Music) -- United States -- Biography; Jazz -- History and criticism
Genres: Biography
Notes: Includes bibliographical references, discography and indexes
Table of contents: title: v. 1. 1890-1930. "Don't miss the beat!" ; "Jazz it up! Jazz it up!" ; The "jazz classique" ; Jazz in the tea room ; Royal engagement ; Stairway to paradise ; The prince of wails ; An experiment in modern music ; Rhapsody on the road ; Cross-continental concerts ; Meet the boys! ; "Feed me, I'll do the rest!" ; A triumphant return ; Paramount productions ; From Goldkette to Whiteman ; A recording marathon ; Over to Columbia ; On the Old Gold special ; A cinematic extravaganza