A Jazzman's Blues

A Jazzman's Blues is the 2022 Netflix drama film written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry. It stars Joshua Boone, Amirah Vann, Solea Pfeiffer, Austin Scott, and Ryan Eggold a.o. The film centers on the forbidden romance between Bayou and Leanne who are best friends. They fall in love as soon as they cross paths, however Leanne's mother forbids their union and forcefully takes Leanne with her to Boston.

The orchestral music in A Jazzman's Blues was composed by the classically trained composer Aaron Zigman, who has previously scored music for films including The Notebook, The Company Men and Sex & the City.  The songs of this score have been arranged and produced by Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard. The soundtrack features vocals by the cast members, including Joshua Boone, Amirah Vann and Austin Scott.

The soundtrack of A Jazzman's Blues is housed in a gatefold sleeve and includes an unfolded “paper plane” insert with lyrics of Ruth B.'s song “Paper Airplane”.