Jazz on a Summer's Day

Name: Jazz on a Summer's Day
Released: 1960-03-28
Rating: 7.345

7.3/10 (29)

·1960· 82 min

Director: Bert Stern

"...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.

Where to Watch

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Cast

Louis Armstrong

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Mahalia Jackson

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Gerry Mulligan

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Dinah Washington

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Chico Hamilton

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Anita O'Day

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George Shearing

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Jimmy Giuffre

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Chuck Berry

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Jack Teagarden

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Thelonious Monk

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Big Maybelle

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In brief

Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960) is a documentary, music film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 29 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 22min. You can stream it on: GuideDoc, Kino Film Collection.

Frequently asked questions

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

Jazz on a Summer's Day is available on the following streaming services: GuideDoc, Kino Film Collection. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Jazz on a Summer's Day?

Jazz on a Summer's Day runs 82 minutes (1h 22min).

What rating does Jazz on a Summer's Day have?

Jazz on a Summer's Day has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 29 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Jazz on a Summer's Day from?

Jazz on a Summer's Day was released in 1960.