And he was influenced by “swing” music—an offshoot of jazz that was sweeping the nation in the 1930s.

Unlike previous iterations of the trip, the Canes started the six-game swing on the eastern part of the United States and then worked their way west. Avoiding a long flight with a pit stop for gas ...

Welcome to the Texas Canon, a series that dives into the movies, TV shows, books, albums and more that represent us and reach far beyond the Lone Star State's borders. Today, we look at Texas swing ...