Talented African-American jazz cornetist struggling with ill health, racism, alcoholism, and a volatile temper. Haunted by guilt over causing a car accident that killed his wife and child, his caustic personality pushes away loved ones. Despite self-destructive tendencies and clashes with authority, he experiences a brief period of stability through his relationship with Claudia and mentors young trumpeter Vincent before a final, fatal performance.
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