A boy of six decides to become a famous piano player. That dream becomes foiled by life's realities and parents who cannot afford a piano. Herbie Rizer's hardships begin with an accordion teacher and bum, moves to a French Horn in a junior high band where he is rejected by a first love, and progresses to saxophonist with a despicable love life. Marching bank to jazz, music major to English, Herbie discovers his life's calling is based upon rote rather...