Paul Whiteman talks about George Gershwin

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jazzgirl1920s

15 жыл бұрын

Paul Whiteman talks about George Gershwin and the Rhapsody In Blue.

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@robertrouzaud9814 Ай бұрын

I’ve been in love with Gershwin’s music since I first heard the Rhapsody in my first year of high school in 1972. A real original; his music is like no one else’s. It’s like Gershwin’s.

@annpowers6363 6 жыл бұрын

Truly awesome hearing Paul Whiteman himself telling the story of Rhapsody in Blue. Whiteman was a very engaging speaker. Whiteman should be given a lot more credit for his contribution to American music.

@jazzgirl1920s 2 жыл бұрын

Unfair Whiteman suffered so much criticism because a publicist dreamed up the King of Jazz title, I talked to Whiteman on the phone in the 1960’s and he told me about two other books besides his 1926 Jazz that I didn’t know about but since have searched for and found,. One is Whiteman’s Burden from around 1930 written by his wife Margaret Livingston about Paul trying to lose weight and one about how to be a bandleader. Forget the King of Jazz title and concentrate on Whiteman’s immense contributions to American music for decades. I enjoy hearing from you and all the other posters who appreciate this recording and Whiteman’s contributions. I would like to sincerely thank all of you.

@LNei 15 жыл бұрын

To hear the KIng himself tell the story is beyond a treasure... it's priceless. Thank you so much for posting.

@mikedinken8020 6 жыл бұрын

You can say that again

@jazzgirl1920s 2 жыл бұрын

I really wanted to upload this to my channel and I am happy so many listeners have enjoyed this and gotten the historical information straight from Whiteman himself about one of the most beloved and important compositions in American musical history.

@siriami 6 жыл бұрын

This was a Tony Thomas production from 1961 for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the version of it I have is on a Delos/Facet CD "George Gershwin Remembered" : number D/CD 8100 (1987 release). Arthur Schwartz, Oscar Levant, Fred Astaire and Alfred Newman are also interviewed.

@jstreby7879 2 жыл бұрын

I have it too, sensational!

@rickweintraub3341 Жыл бұрын

George Gershwin was a true genius.

@BroadwayG 6 жыл бұрын

OMG! This is amazing to hear the "real" back story of the creation of the rhapsody. So many historians got it not quite right. Interesting because I just acquired a photo of Whiteman and also autograph. Kudos for bringing it to the public, Thank you.

@jazzgirl1920s 2 жыл бұрын

This recording has historical importance giving details about one of the most beloved and important composition in the history of American music and I had to share this for all to hear. Thank you for your appreciative comment.

@andrewbarrett1537 6 жыл бұрын

I love that photo of Whiteman being crowned "king" of jazz, especially how skeptical and almost disgusted he looks!!! Fantastic! I always wonder how seriously Mr. Whiteman took himself... certainly he took his music seriously, and he loved his great sidemen (and ladies) in the band, but himself? I don't know! Excellent audio quality! Thanks for posting this!

@magnusbanghansen4384 11 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull to experince ordinary people making history. To hear Paul Whitemann talk himself about George Gerswin ! I sit here in tiny Denmark and enjoy my lifelong interest in american swingmusic - and suddenly I find thid pear. Thanks for posting it.

@JoaoFurtadoCoelho777 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this important, fascinating upload!... Shared on Google+

@victrolaman100 14 жыл бұрын

@jazzgirl1920s I sat spell bound! Have always loved Paul Whiteman Have many of his records.

@likemyviolin 10 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks!

@petereccles1436 8 жыл бұрын

Rhapsody in blue

@Kodaigon72 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what he sounded like, this is fascinating!

@scotnick59 Жыл бұрын

He had a very pleasant voice

@salexlindsay 15 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for sharing the treasure!

@gregorypalmer5403 Жыл бұрын

Whiteman should be more remembered today. A genius. And when he wasn't he was just plain old spot on. Kudos also to Ferde Grofe, fine composer but making better money working for a band. Rachmaninoff was there! And Deems Taylor and Olin Downes loved it ! How cool.

@Mike20216 12 жыл бұрын

Fascinating.

@ruthhellkamp926 3 жыл бұрын

What a treasure to hear this rare tutorial.

@JamesIrwins78s 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, both to hear the background and to hear probably what is the first version played of this tune, thanks!

@thardingau 9 жыл бұрын

I'm not aware of any question as to who wrote it - it was George Gershwin.

@bigcity233 13 жыл бұрын

@victrolaman100 I was totally spell bound also!! I'm a long-time collector. This is such an important historically significant document of Gershwin and his closest contemporaries who worked with him and knew him intimately. I hope the complete documentary can be found! By the way, Paul Whiteman sounded very likable in this interview - sophisticated and smart - but also a regular guy who could joke about his weight!

@radiojoe 15 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview! When was it done and who is the interviewer?

@ChrisBigBoy 12 жыл бұрын

I think the interview or a similar one is on a Gershwin CD, I remember seeing a comment about it, probably a search on amazon.com for "gershwin plays gershwin" or "gershwin whiteman" would find it.

@manufacturedbeats 7 жыл бұрын

What was the original source material for this talk? If you have any info on it i could really use it for a term paper I'm writing! thanks!

@andrewbarrett1537 6 жыл бұрын

Pedro Martinez I second the request for more info on the primary source document. I'd also like to hear the rest of the interview with Mr. Whiteman about other things and people.

@karenboone5226 6 жыл бұрын

my grandpa Harvey Boone was with he played sax and i play piano

@voiceguy1 14 жыл бұрын

Hello! What a fabulous history! Who is the interviewer and what program was that in? Thanks!

@jstreby7879 5 жыл бұрын

1961, by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, when Whiteman was 71 years old but possessed of a great memory and highly articulate. He died 6 years later just 3 months before reaching the age of 78.

@James_Bowie 3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard anyone else refer to this piece as "the" Rhapsody in Blue.

@andrewbarrett1537 6 жыл бұрын

Also, who was the competing orchestra, that was originally going to beat Whiteman to the "first jazz concert"? I am really curious what that band was, and if their concert came to pass.

@stevecatanzaro974 6 жыл бұрын

Vincent Lopez was the competitor

@andrewbarrett1537 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Did Lopez ever venture anything symphonic like this?

@andrewbarrett1537 6 жыл бұрын

*whether he composed it or not

@Kroonerguy 7 жыл бұрын

What year was this from ?

@macvoutie 5 жыл бұрын

1961 interview.

@michaelmcgee8543 6 жыл бұрын

What year was this interview was recorded?

@Women_Rock 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Mcgee 1961

@henrytheinnocentviii7871 5 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered how tall Whiteman was. What was he? 5 11? 6 feet?

@StevenTorrey 5 жыл бұрын

Al Bowlly also had a role in King of Jazz, but for some reason, it ended up on the cutting room floor. It would be interesting to see what his contribution was. (I'm not sure if that info is correct. I'm sure someone will correct me, if I am wrong.)

@peteratkinson922 Ай бұрын

I think Al Bowlly was being periodically employed by band leaders recording in Britain in 1930, having arrived in London, via Africa, India and Europe. He went to America with Ray Noble in 1935.

@michaelmcgee8543 6 жыл бұрын

A Pretty girl is like a meklody ,they'lle haunt you night and day!