Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He puts together a band, the Basin Street Hot-Shots, which includes a cornet player, Memphis. They struggle to get their jazz music accepted by the cafe society of the city. Betty Lou joins their band as a singer and gets Louie to show her how to do scat singing. Memphis and Jeff both fall in love with Betty Lou.

Recorded Live at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on December 9th, 2007

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A chronological look at the life and career of jazz musician, composer, and performer Dave Brubeck (...

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The two musical masters swing out.