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Through the Dust - Late Night Jazz

Not a traditional jazz tune, but close enough in spirit to belong here. A cinematic 60s western desert instrumental. Suspenseful with a slow gallop, riding the unknown with uncertainty and purpose. On this day in jazz history… Sam Cooke (1931-1964) – The King of Soul Born January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Sam Cooke grew up singing gospel in Chicago with his family. He joined The Soul Stirrers and became a star on the gospel circuit, building a devoted following with his smooth, captivating voice. Then came the decision that would define his career: cross over to secular music or stay safe in gospel. The risk was real. He'd alienate his gospel base, lose his label contract, and gamble everything he'd built. In 1957, "You Send Me" proved him right. The song topped both pop and R&B charts for weeks, launching his pay from $200 to over $5,000 weekly. His December 1st Ed Sullivan Show performance cemented his crossover success. Classics like "A Change Is Gonna Come," "Wonderful World," and "Chain Gang" followed, earning him the title King of Soul. Tragically, Cooke was shot and killed on December 11, 1964, at just 33. His influence remains immeasurable. He proved Black artists could dominate mainstream music. #SpaghettiWestern #CinematicInstrumental #DesertWestern #WesternNoir #FrontierMood #AnalogCinema #InstrumentalScore All music (including AI-assisted elements) and visuals are original, curated, and produced by Two Cats Jazz Radio. T153_P9_SWF