TxMike I managed to see this documentary on Netflix streaming. With lots of contributors it features Clark Terry, one of the more famous and revered trumpet players of all time, and an unknown, blind 20-something pianist, Justin Kauflin.I am a trumpet player, I started in the 1950s, I knew of Clark Terry but didn't really know much about him. In this film he is already in his early 90s, still playing when he can, but battling progressive diabetes which eventually took his life in 2015 at the age of 94. What this film brings out is how positive he was and how generous he was, always willing to help mentor someone, even this young, blind pianist. Young Justin has an uphill battle, from Virginia and moving to Manhattan to pursue his passion, he found out how difficult it is and had to move back with his parents. But when he got in with Clark Terry, "CT" as he called him, his fortunes began to change. The very first musician to seek out CT some 60 years earlier was Quincy Jones, who now as a music producer learned of Justin through CT, took him under his wing, brought him to the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, and has kick-started his career.Really a good film, very personal, very poignant.

garyrob2008 This is the type of movie that deserves attention and filled theater seats. It's current timeline (being a documentary) also manages to bring you back in time because of characters like Terry, Jones, Miles Davis etc...The old days of jazz are made relevant again in this heart touching story of inexplicable talent and chance encounters that were somehow meant to be. You get to see a chain reaction of mentoring through decades of very talented jazz musicians. The audience gets more than their moneys worth watching this movie. Not only are we treated to the music aspect, but we also witness an undying love story between Gwen and Clark that tugs at the heart strings.Anyone who enjoys music would have a difficult time NOT enjoying this movie. A must see!!

jazbase I strongly encourage everyone to see this film. It is moving, human, honest, humbling, and illustrates the power of love, music and friendship that knows no bounds. There could be no more a giving person in jazz over the last 50 years than Clark Terry, and no harder working, loyal, gifted friend to him than Justin Kauflin. And to hear Justin play piano is another beautiful, emotionally powerful aspect of the film. To see Clark Terry going through such difficult health issues and see the power of Justin's friendship and how it brought meaning and a reason for Clark to want to live was overwhelming in its beauty. I felt humbled and blessed for having seen it, and will certainly see it again...and again.

david-zylberman The film tells the story of blind piano prodigy, Justin Kauflin, who suffers terrible stage fright, finds his way to jazz legend and teacher Clark Terry who's battling illness. Not only will this movie take you through time and space with great archives and quotes from legends such as Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones who produced the film, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis but you'll, in my case, discover the life of Clark Terry, who is known to be the greatest trumpet player of all time and one of the greatest human beings in the world of jazz. At 94 years old, he's still teaching and transmitting to a generation of young jazz musicians his passion and dedication to excellence. It's not everyday your soul is fed by such incredible humanity, humility and musical talent.