Renowned bandleader playing himself. He sponsors a high school musical contest in Chicago and offers Jimmy a professional drumming job in New York after being impressed by the band's impromptu performance. He generously advances funds for the band's travel expenses and supports their competition journey.
Paul Whiteman is a popular bandleader known as the “King of Jazz.” He offers Jimmy and Tommy places in his orchestra and later helps bring them together for a charity concert, persuading each brother separately to perform Robert Burton's “American Concerto.” His involvement provides the occasion for the brothers' final reconciliation.
A bandleader who approaches George backstage and proposes a performance intended to unite jazz with European classical music. His invitation gives George the opportunity to write Rhapsody in Blue, a major turning point in George’s composing career.
Paul Whiteman has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Signature works include King of Jazz, The Lambertville Story, My Pal Paul. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
