| There is an awkward period in
the history of Jazz. When it comes to the entry of Paul Whiteman, authors
face the issue of his nickname "The King of Jazz". Many ignore the title,
some play it down, and others berate it. Although he himself tried to change
his introductions to "The Dean of Modern American Music" on the later radio
shows, The "King" Whiteman continued to stick with the fans. How was Paul
Whiteman crowned the King of Jazz? According to the movie, "The King of
Jazz", He was game-hunting in Africa, and a monkey hit him in the head
with a coconut! In reality, what really made Whiteman great were the people
he sought to have in his band. Names like Bing Crosby, Bix Beiderbecke,
Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, , and many others. |
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