This is the story of Vittorio Camardese: starting from Basilicata, in the 1950s he anticipated techniques and attitudes of international jazz and rock. While playing with the greats of the Roman jazz scene, Camardese has never recorded a single note: why remain in the shadows when you can claim a place in the history of music alongside Eddie Van Halen? Camardese's story spans 40 years of Italian history, from the post-war period to the Dolce Vita, from the cultural programs of the 70s to the pop explosion in the 80s. Coming up to the dawn of the new millennium, the film tells a lot about music, the responsibility of talent and the fear of success.