Bored of Summer Reruns? "Fear" Not!

Lomax, along with his father, used portable recording equipment to capture regional American music -- including the songs of African Americans, prisoners, and the legendary Woody Guthrie. This effort eventually led to the founding of the American Folklife Center.

The newest crop of trumpet stars are in their 20s; Wheeler is four decades older -- which may account for why he hasn't gotten more attention. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says that his beautiful tone is unmatched, and his distinctive solos have a saxophone-like quality. Tucker reviews two of Wheeler's albums on the ECM label.

Harding says ambition and arrogance pushed him to work toward a record deal. His efforts paid off -- his new album is called Here Comes the Groom. He brings his guitar to the studio to perform for Fresh Air listeners.