Beyond the Bandstand: Paul Whiteman in American Musical Culture

The most successful bandleader of the 1920s, Paul Whiteman was an entertainment icon who played a major role in the mainstreaming of jazz. Multifaceted and cutting-edge, Sheppard’s collection of essays confronts explores the racial politics and artistic questions surrounding a controversial figure in popular music.

• | Author: W. Anthony Sheppard
• | Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• | Publication Date: Nov 19, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780252088209
• | ISBN-10: 0252088204