Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra appears in 4 performances from 1924, 1925, 1936, and 1937.
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra sometimes appeared as ‘Paul Whiteman Band’, ‘Paul Whiteman Orchestra’, or ‘Paul Whiteman’.
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Introduction: Athens on the Coloradoin “Athens on the Colorado: The Dominance of the Universities, 1929-1946”Although a largely untold story, Depression-era Austin was home to a significant number of local territory orchestras and dances with major Swing and Sweet bands.Read more…
Paul Whiteman and Duke Ellington, 1936in “Athens on the Colorado: The Dominance of the Universities, 1929-1946”Two of the most well-known bandleaders in the country visited the Texas capital in 1936, highlighting a great deal about pop music and segregation in Austin.Read more…
Swing in Austinin “Athens on the Colorado: The Dominance of the Universities, 1929-1946”Austin was one of the earliest cities to experience the cultural phenomenon of Swing.Read more…
Territory Music: Local Bandsin “Athens on the Colorado: The Dominance of the Universities, 1929-1946”The major popular music ensembles for public dances in Austin were territory bands, regional bands that created a unique Southwest lineage of jazz and dance music.Read more…