Main cast
Keith Davidas Narrator (voice)
Sidney Bechet
Sidney Bechetas Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrongas Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellingtonas Self (archive footage)
Benny Goodmanas Self (archive footage)
Artie Shawas Self (archive footage)
Billie Holidayas Self (archive footage)
Glenn Milleras Self (archive footage)
Dave Brubeckas Self (archive footage)
Art Tatumas Self (archive footage)
John Coltraneas Self (archive footage)
Art Blakeyas Self (archive footage)
Charles Mingusas Self (archive footage)
Wynton Marsalisas Self
Miles Davisas Self (archive footage)
Lester Youngas Self (archive footage)
Stanley Crouchas Self
