About this release
Essential jazz documentary filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival A fascinating document of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival blending live performances together and footage of the city. As day turns to night, the music ranges from bebop improvisation to gospel, with performances from the Jimmy Giuffre Trio, the Thelonious Monk Trio, Anita O'Day, Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong and Mahalia Jackson.
Disc 1
DVD
Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960)
82 min
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Credits
Director
Bert Stern
Writer
Albert D'Annibale
Arnold Perl
Cast
Louis Armstrongas Self
Mahalia Jacksonas Self
Gerry Mulliganas Self
Dinah Washingtonas Self
Chico Hamiltonas Self
Anita O'Dayas Self
George Shearingas Self
Jimmy Giuffreas Self
Chuck Berryas Self
Jack Teagardenas Self
Editor
Aram Avakian
Producer
Bert Stern
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 24, 2026