Cherokee

Gene's grandfather, Cherokee, is a famous jazz musician and Gene travels the world with him. He loves the life and his only ambition is to be a musician too. But his aunt is totally opposed to the idea and when Gene is left on an island by accident, she sees her chance to give him a 'normal' life. Is this the end of Gene's dreams? Gene has a wonderful life travelling the world with his famous grandfather, jazz musician Cherokee Crawford. Adventure, excitement, and his clarinet - what more could he need? The answer, says his Aunt Joan, is a normal life, with rules and discipline. She finally succeeds in getting him away from Cherokee to her own house, where the only music allowed is the hum of the hoover! Is this the end of Gene's dreams, and what is really behind his aunt's hatred of music? Escape seems the only answer - but life has a lot of surprises in store for Gene. Twelve-year-old Gene idolizes his grandfather and guardian, Cherokee, who leads a jazz band. The boy travels with the men and, from his point of view, has a most enjoyable life. His Aunt Joan, however, thinks otherwise. She calls in social services, and Mrs. Walmsley decides that Gene should stay with the aunt whom he despises until a decision can be made about his future