Johnny Ramey

Harlem's jazz community serves as the backdrop for a musical murder probe dealing with the rights to a legendary jazz hit, "6 A.M." Whoever legitimately penned the chartbuster would be set for life, providing a classic motive. Therefore, jazz history is on the line when Henry and Jo investigate the murder of the son of jazz saxophonist Pepper Evans (guest star Frankie Faison – The Wire). Simultaneously, bittersweet memories come flooding back to Henry, Jo and Pepper as they each reflect on their father-child relationships. Meanwhile, Henry, always a big fan of classical music, and Abe, a jazz enthusiast since he was a youngster, have a keyboard face-off as Abe tries to teach Henry to appreciate a new, more emotional kind of music. Guest stars also include James McDaniel (NYPD Blue) as Al Rainey and Johnny Ramey (The Hustle) as Red Holland.

Hank becomes increasingly involved in the lives of Officer Don and his daughter as he works to diagnose Don's ongoing health issues. Also, Evan takes the first steps in his new political venture.