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Jazz on a Summer's Day

19601h 22mBert Stern

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"...love on a summer's night!"

Set at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, this documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational music to Gospel. It's a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at a particular time and place.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960) about?

Set at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, this documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational music to Gospel. It's a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at a particular time and place.

Who stars in Jazz on a Summer's Day?

Jazz on a Summer's Day stars Louis Armstrong (Self), Mahalia Jackson (Self), Gerry Mulligan (Self), Dinah Washington (Self), Chico Hamilton (Self). The film was directed by Bert Stern.

How long is Jazz on a Summer's Day?

Jazz on a Summer's Day has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1960.

Where can I watch Jazz on a Summer's Day?

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