Bern Hendricks, an esteemed music professor and expert on the celebrated composer Frederick Delaney, embarks on a historical quest when he is called upon to authenticate a potentially groundbreaking discovery: a lost opera by Delaney titled 'RED.' His journey leads him to uncover a profound secret concerning Delaney's music; it may in fact have been stolen from a virtuosic Black Jazz Age prodigy, Josephine Reed. As Bern, with the aid of tech-savvy Eboni, delves deeper into the shadowy past and the vibrant 1920s jazz scene, they expose hidden truths. Josephine, once a brilliant but unrecognized talent, may have been the true genius behind what was considered Delaney's work. Facing the formidable opposition of a powerful organization invested in preserving Delaney's legacy, Bern finds himself in a dangerous struggle to set history right and honor Josephine's legacy, a tale rich with intrigue and the enduring power of music.