Charles Geno Marsala interviews drummer & bandleader David Hansen about the legendary Sicilian jazz musician Nick LaRocca. Some consider LaRocca to be the "Father of Modern Jazz", initially called "Jass". Artist & historian George Schmidt reveals just how LaRocca was able to popularize the new sound by traveling to Chicago & New York as the leader of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band (ODJB). Next we sit down with professional Sicilian folk singer Michela Musolino who educates us on the history of traditional Sicilian music. Exploring how the famed reputation of Sicilian musicians ended up motivating Thomas Jefferson to invite Sicilians to become a core part of the US Marine Band. Director of the New Orleans Marine Reserve Band, Mst. Sgt. Brad Rehrig, explains just what it's like to be an enlisted member of the US Marine Band. In 1804, Venerando Pulizzi enlisted as a 12 year old boy and would go on to become the bandleader during his 47 years of service. Salvador Catalano was the pilot of Decatur's ship the USS Intrepid and a crucial player in Americas's success during the Barbary Coast Wars.