that's one of davey dobbs' drums. ♪ many drummers think of him as the father of modern drumming, and bold, beautiful white pearl set. he played it in the latter half of his career. he would be one of the prime drummers that you see me come to the museum. >> when folks come to the museum, i would like for them to take away that the music here is still a living, breathing artform in new orleans and the rest of the country. even people who say they do not like jazz or no jazz, no jazz songs. it's part of your life even if you do not realize it. >> our city's tour staff recently traveled to new orleans history. about its rich learn more about new orleans and our tour at n c-span.org/cities jeanne tower, you're watching american history v all weekend every weekend on c-span 3. --next