Les Blank's earliest music film focuses on Dizzy Gillespie.  The jazz trumpeter, composer and arranger discusses his beginnings and musical theories.  The film includes performances with his quintet, comprised of Kenny Barron (piano), Rudy Collins (drums), James Moody (saxophone) and Chris White (bass), filmed onstage at the Lighthouse at Mermosa Beach, CA.  He is also seen in rehearsal and in concert with the Stan Kenton Neophonic Orchestra.