Set in the big-band era, this unforgettable coming-of-age story centres upon its authors musical journey through life. Growing up in the small coalmining town of Lansford, Pennsylvania in the shadow of the Dorseys, Stephen Botek decides to follow his musical mentors, Buddy DeFranco and Joe Allard, to a future in jazz. He takes us backstage and into the homes and studios of jazz greats, as well as many of the unique venues of the time.