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The Man Who Made a Lady out of Jazz

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A two-part centenary tribute to the great
American bandleader
Paul Whiteman.
1: Sensation Stomp After the First World
War, Paul Whiteman formed a band with arranger/pianist
Ferde Grofe and helped pioneer the big dance band. He had over 200 hits and recorded with such stars as Bing Crosby , Tommy Dorsey and Billie Holliday. In 1924 he also commissioned and conducted the first performance of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Presented by Richard Sudhalter. Producer Roy Oakshott

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Whiteman.
Unknown:
Paul Whiteman
Pianist:
Ferde Grofe
Unknown:
Bing Crosby
Unknown:
Tommy Dorsey
Unknown:
Billie Holliday.
Presented By:
Richard Sudhalter.
Producer:
Roy Oakshott
Source: Radio Times

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