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A Trumpet for the Combo

A TRUMPET FOR THE COMBO

Directed by Morten Parker
Canada, 1965
Drama, Music, Short

Synopsis

In a city high school, a jazz combo needs a trumpet player. Randy is the natural choice since he is the most talented, but the music teacher favours Bruce, a black student. What should come first? The band? The opportunity it affords to Bruce? The teacher’s pleasure?

Synopsis

In a city high school, a jazz combo needs a trumpet player. Randy is the natural choice since he is the most talented, but the music teacher favours Bruce, a black student. What should come first? The band? The opportunity it affords to Bruce? The teacher’s pleasure?