The film features legendary jazz, gospel, and rock 'n' roll icons. Notably:
: Represented the shift in popular music toward rock 'n' roll with "Sweet Little Sixteen," notably featuring a clarinet solo. Jazz on a Summer's Day
: Performs "Blue Monk," though critics have noted that the film's editing intercuts his performance with yachting footage, which some find distracting. The film features legendary jazz, gospel, and rock