Follow the life and legacy of the master and founding father of jazz, a musical genius who revolutionized the sound of American music. Born into poverty in New Orleans, he picked up the trumpet at a young age and quickly became a prodigy. As he honed his craft, he developed a unique sound that blended ragtime, blues, and swing, and soon became a sensation across the country. Follow the life and legacy of the master and so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star, and cultural ambassador.
