In the jazz-soaked streets of 2013 Boston, the prodigious trumpet player Circus Palmer embodies the essence of an old-school ladies' man, living life to the rhythm of his music, unshackled by the constraints of love and commitment. Amidst gigs and the allure of fleeting romances, Circus is thrown offbeat when he discovers that Maggie, the dynamic drummer who holds a silent torch for him, carries his unborn child. As he dodges the inevitability of facing this reality, Circus's evasion resonates through the lives of several women inexorably linked to him. Koko, his teenage daughter, faces her own crescendo of awakening desires while grappling with the haunting notes of her mother's fractured psyche due to Circus's neglect. These women, each a vibrant soloist, weave their narratives into a rich tapestry that explores the melodies of dangerous allure, unrequited love, and the bittersweet symphony of finding one's voice amidst the silence of rejection. Laura Warrell's debut offers a harmonious blend of poignant truths and the liberating power of hope, painting a portrait of contemporary life that resonates with the soulful depth of a timeless jazz ballad.