Paul Whiteman

1890–1967 (age 77)

bandleader

Biography

Paul Whiteman rose to national fame as a bandleader dubbed "the King of Jazz," pairing symphonic flourishes with jazz rhythms to bring orchestral arrangements to lively audiences across radio, records, and the concert stage.

He continued to champion music education, producing programs that showcased American talent, and in later years remained connected to friends near Ewing, where he is memorialized at the First Presbyterian Church cemetery.

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