Years after reading it I still remember the book and its characters.

The arrival of bluesman Robert Johnson on the Spokane reservation catalyzes the wanderings of Thomas-Builds=the-Fires, to whom Johnson gives his guitar, and the motley crew that form a jazz group who narrowly miss fame, but maybe, find themselves. I want to use all those words--you know--tender, funny, insightful. but just read it for yourself!