Director - and piano player - Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by such living legends as Pinetop Perkins and Jay McShann, as well as Dave Brubeck and Marcia Ball.

Ray Charlesas Self
Dave Brubeckas Self
Clint Eastwoodas Self
Cab Callowayas Self (archive footage)
Nat King Coleas Self (archive footage)
Fats Dominoas Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellingtonas Self (archive footage)
Muddy Watersas Self (archive footage)
Count Basieas Self (archive footage)