The manager allows the musician to get a chance to audition his jazz octet before the local owner of the new club, which he then signs the big band for its opening.

Calloway's wife starts to play both sides of the fence in wanting to be his girlfriend, while also trying to keep Cab in place so that his relations with Nettie have "no chance to blossom".

[2][3] Orchestra members include Jonah Jones, trombonist Quentin Jackson, tenor saxophonist Sam "The Man" Taylor, pianist Dave Rivera, Milt Hinton and drummer Panama Francis.

[1] The film also features tap dancers Miller Brothers and Lois doing their routine on built up blocks and stands.

[3] Variety noted, "Calloway fans will find Hi De Ho right up their alley .... Story is just one of those things ... (it) is primarily an excuse for spotlighting some okay vaude acts on celluloid but the audience it's aimed at will overlook the technical deficiencies.