An aimless man shows a gift for playing the trumpet, and is taken under the wing of a legendary musician to hone his skills. However, the trumpeter rebels against the strict format of his mentor's band in favour of jazz, while his volatile personality leads him into trouble. Drama, starring Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day and Hoagy Carmichael.

Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.