One major player smokes a cigar twice. An extra in one party scene smokes. The villain is a cigar-smoker. None of the main players smoke. Two minor characters do, including a jazz great and a woman that one band member falls for.
Smoking generally takes place in bars.
A DJ smokes a cigar. Most smoking scenes feature the film's villain, played by Gene Hackman. One female lead character also smokes, and at least four extras are shown smoking. Marlboro is prominently featured, and one of four cigar scenes features a woman smoking. Smoking occurs among both men and women who portrayed positive characters.