A Beat to Rest

Late into his career, an elderly jazz drummer is forced to come to terms with aging after a bandmate suggests he retire.

Cast

Luther Rix

as Ted

John Lissauer

as Bernie

Susan O'Doherty

as Anne

Takashi Otsuka

as Bassist

Jim West

as Pianist

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