Paul Whiteman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Whiteman.

Paul Whiteman (1890-1967) was an American bandleader, composer, and orchestral director known as the "King of Jazz." He was instrumental in transforming jazz music into a mainstream and widely popular genre during the 1920s and 1930s. Whiteman's orchestra introduced a symphonic approach to jazz, combining traditional orchestral instruments with elements of improvisation. He achieved great success with hits like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Whispering," and his precise arrangements attracted top musicians of the era to his band. Whiteman's contributions to jazz have left a lasting impact on the development of popular music.