A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gary CarrBuddy Bolden | Buddy Bolden |
 Michael RookerPat McMurphy | Pat McMurphy |
 Ian McShaneJudge Perry | Judge Perry |
 Yaya DaCostaNora Bolden | Nora Bolden |
 Ser'Darius BlainWillie Cornish | Willie Cornish |
 Reno WilsonLouis Armstrong | Louis Armstrong |
 Kelvin Harrison Jr.Frankie Dusen | Frankie Dusen |
 Erik LaRay HarveyBartley | Bartley |
 Robert Ri'chardGeorge Baquet | George Baquet |
 Karimah WestbrookAlice Bolden | Alice Bolden |
 JoNell KennedyIda Bass | Ida Bass |
| SSerena ReederMavis | Mavis |
 Christina Marie KarisBernadette | Bernadette |
 Kearia SchroederGrace | Grace |
 Chelsea ValeDancer | Dancer |
 Tiffany HayesCreole Prostitute | Creole Prostitute |