Overview

Through interviews, archival footage, photos and classic tunes, learn about the remarkable career and troubled life of legendary jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, who influenced countless musicians before alcoholism lead to his premature death. Close friends and associates such as Hoagy Carmichael, Charlie David and Louis Armstrong share their memories of Bix's abilities, playing style and personality.

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Louis Armstrong

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Richard Basehart

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Hoagy Carmichael

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Doc Cheatham

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Jack Fulton

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Jack Fulton

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Al Rinker

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Artie Shaw

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