"The Wizard of Waukesha" took up his first instrument, a harmonica, at age eight. By 13, he was performing. Here are some highlights from his life and career.

View highlights from Ahmet Ertegun's life and career in the music business.

In interviews both before and after Ahmet Ertegun's death in December, the director discusses AMERICAN MASTERS "Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built."

Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life.

During his short life, George Gershwin penned a number of America's most recognizable pieces of music.