In my digital music library, I have a playlist labeled "country hits of 1962." There are more than 115 songs on this playlist, though only a few can be said to have had any lasting impact on the culture.
The trumpeter from New Orleans was 21 when he stepped off a train at the Illinois Central Station in 1922. Now, jazz events in Chicago are exploring his influence on the city.
Created by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, Jazz Manouche (aka Gypsy jazz) is a vibrant, acoustic blend of classical, Gypsy, dance music, and American jazz