Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra: Recordings of 1921-1934

Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra: Recordings of 1921-1934

Few people have had the impact on American musical taste that Paul Whiteman did in the 1920s, a direct result of his own energy and remarkably open tastes. He had a rare ability to lend an air of authority to novelty, somehow fusing the appeals of elitism and populism. This is an exceptionally good collection of Whiteman's work from 1921 to 1934, giving unusual insight into the range of his work. There are versions of the hits that launched his career--"Japanese Sandman" and "Whispering"--as well as engaging period pop tunes like "Dinah" and "Sweet Sue." Jazz flavorings appear in "Mississippi Mud," and there are also light classics like Franz Lehar's "Merry Widow Waltz" and Liszt's "Liebestraum." What's particularly striking, however, is Whiteman's fascination with composers straddling the realms of serious and popular music. His fondness for coloristic suites ranges from Ferde GrofÃ©'s "Three Shades of Blue" to Victor Herbert's "Suite of Serenades" with different national inspirations. He was an avid sponsor of George Gershwin's orchestral impressionism, and it's heard here in both the sway of "South Sea Isles" and one of Whiteman's several recordings of "Rhapsody in Blue." --Stuart Broomer
Country USA
Manufacturer Flapper / Pavilion
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 1993-11-18
UnitCount 1
UPCs 727031971825
EANs 0727031971825

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