It mixes a flyonthewall documentary approach with more surrealist flourishes, taking advantage of certain technological development that had facilitated documentary filmmaking and led to the rise of the cinema verite film movement. For jazz on a summers day, the first concert movie and an acknowledged classic, art does its best to interfere in the performances, but the performances. The granddaddy of the allstar concert film, it is a feast for the jazz enthusiast and features a parade of musical giants. And thats probably for two reasons because of sterns eye for an image and because of the musicians on display. Jazz on a summers day is a documentary by bert stern, aram avakian. If you want to see the genesis of music concert films as we know them today, your best bet is bert sterns jazz on a summers day. Jazz on a summer s day captures the 1958 newport jazz festival, a summit meeting of jazz greats well never see the like of again. Jazz on a summer s day features intimate performances by an allstar lineup of musical legends including louis armstrong, thelonius monk, gerry mulligan, anita o day, chuck berry, dinah washington, and closes with a beautiful rendition or the lords prayer by mahalia jackson at midnight to usher in sunday morning. Before the last waltz, woodstock, or even monterey pop, there was jazz on a summers day.
Its a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at. Jazz on a summer s day 1958 as berrys classic rock and roll riffs project across the audience, young people spontaneously jump to their feet and start moving to the rhythm while older folks watch perplexed. Jazz on a summers day set at the newport jazz festival in 1958, this documentary features thelonious monk, sal salvador, anita oday, dinah washington, chuck berry, louis armstrong, and mahalia jackson. Performances of musicians like louis armstrong, thelonious monk, anita o day and mahalia jackson are recorded in this movie. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. But the movie gives no hint of why the bassist grimes and the. A classic jazz documentary that honors and insults the art form. The image measures 1416 2160 pixels and is 841 kilobytes large. The columbia records jazz producer, george avakian, was the musical director of the film. That sense of transition is preserved in jazz on a summers day, photographer bert sterns film of the 1958 newport jazz festival. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described.
Gallery of 6 movie poster and cover images for jazz on a summers day 1960. Jazz on a summer s day is a documentary by bert stern, aram avakian. If you want to see the genesis of music concert films as we know them today, your best bet is bert sterns jazz on a summer s day. When it premiered at the venice film festival rumours of an american new wave swirled. Find release information for jazz on a summer s day 1960 bert stern on allmovie. It appears in sterns 1960 film jazz on a summers day, and even with the mild clash of. Jazz on a summers day is a concert film set at the 1958 newport jazz festival in rhode island, directed by commercial and fashion photographer bert stern and aram avakian, who also edited the film.
Its a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at a particular time and place. Jazz on a summer s day 1959 this documentary concert film captures the sounds and performances of some of the major jazz artists at the 1958 newport jazz festival. Jazz on a summers day 1960 the movie database tmdb. Jazz on a summer s day is a concert film set at the 1958 newport jazz festival in rhode island, directed by commercial and fashion photographer bert stern and aram avakian, who also edited the film. Jazz on a summer s day documents a selection of renowned performances at the 1958 newport jazz festival in rhode island. Jazz on a summers day movie 1959 featuring louis armstrong, mahalia jackson and more. Jazz on a summers day 1959 captures a glorious day of jazz, with thelonious monk, sonny stitt, anita oday, dinah washington, gerry mulligan, chuck berry, louis armstrong, jack teagarden and. Jazz on a summers day captures the 1958 celebration, when greats including thelonious monk, dinah washington, and louis armstrong took the stageand anita oday, elegant in a feathered hat and white gloves, sang sweet georgia brown, and knocked the socks. Jazz on a summers day 1959 stream and watch online. Before the last waltz, woodstock, or even monterey pop, there was jazz on a summer s day. Pennebakers monterey pop 1968 and michael wadleighs woodstock 1970. Jazz on a summers day captures the 1958 newport jazz festival, a summit meeting of jazz greats well never see the like of again. This is an intimate look at jazz at its coolest, hottest, most sublime, most turbulent, and by far the most authentic jazz one could ever ask for. That sense of transition is preserved in jazz on a summer s day, photographer bert sterns film of the 1958 newport jazz festival.
Set at the newport jazz festival in 1958, this documentary features thelonious. High resolution movie poster image for jazz on a summer s day 1960. Jazz on a summer s day 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. We learned of this movie when we heard about the upcoming nelson george film series, which opens tonight in new jersey. Jazz on a summers day movie trailer and videos tv guide. Highlights of the 1958 newport jazz festival include louis armstrong, thelonious monk, sonny stitt. Jazz on a summers day 1958 as berrys classic rock and roll riffs project across the audience, young people spontaneously jump to their feet and start moving to the rhythm while older folks watch perplexed. Keith richards has called sterns movie a parable on film of the changeover of power between jazz and rock and roll. We are excited to watch it this weekend as it features some of the most important figures in jazz. Jazz on a summers day is also credited for providing the template for countless concert films that followed it such as d. This movie may be available on other devices, but playback may require subscription to a specific channel or channel package. Jazz on a summers day features intimate performances by an allstar lineup of musical legends including louis armstrong, thelonius monk, gerry mulligan, anita oday, chuck berry, dinah washington, and closes with a beautiful rendition or the lords prayer by mahalia jackson at midnight to usher in sunday morning. We learned of this movie when we heard about the upcoming.
Gallery of 6 movie poster and cover images for jazz on a summer s day 1960. Apr 17, 2020 jazz on a summer s day 1959 captures a glorious day of jazz, with thelonious monk, sonny stitt, anita o day, dinah washington, gerry mulligan, chuck berry, louis armstrong, jack teagarden and. The title is a lie, incidentally, since the film was shot over a weekend, but whats the odd day or so when youre talking about the best jazz film ever made, which is how jazz on a summers day is frequently described. Movie info an incredible collection of classic live performances, jazz on a summers day captures louis armstrong, thelonious monk, chuck berry, mahalia jackson, and many others performing at the. Jazz on a summers day is a concert film set at the 1958 newport jazz festival in rhode island, directed by commercial and fashion photographer bert stern. An incredible collection of classic live performances, jazz on a summers day. Watch jazz on a summers day movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at.
Jan 10, 2019 when it premiered at the venice film festival rumours of an american new wave swirled. Rightfully enshrined in the national film registry last year, bert sterns 1959 film jazz on a summers day offers precisely what its title promises and nothing more. This edition comes with a newly restored dvd of the film plus a soundtrack digitally remastered for cd, 2xlps and a 40page hardback book complete with new sleeve notes, artist and trackbytrack details. Performances of musicians like louis armstrong, thelonious monk, anita oday and mahalia jackson are recorded in this movie. Set at the newport jazz festival in 1958, this documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience.
Jazz on a summer s day is a concert film set at the 1958 newport jazz festival in rhode island, directed by. Jazz on a summers day 1959 this documentary concert film captures the sounds and performances of some of the major jazz artists at the 1958 newport jazz festival. Film notes jazz on a summers day university at albany. This is photography that has the perfect feel of jazz, and beyond that leaves it. Celebrated fashion photographer bert stern captures the performances, people, and setting during one saturday of the 1958 newport. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational. Jazz on a summers day is a concert film set at the 1958 newport jazz festival in rhode island, directed by. Jazz on a summers day goes beyond anything that i have ever seen before. Few films about jazz treat their subject with less cant than this one. Jazz on a summers day, filmed at the 1958 newport jazz festival. Although the principle emphasis of jazz on a summers day is on.
I highly recommend you all upvote this, not because its good, but because liking the same movie as everyone else makes you feel less alone. Find release information for jazz on a summers day 1960 bert stern on allmovie allmovie new releases. Find release information for jazz on a summers day 1960 bert stern on allmovie. Although the principle emphasis of jazz on a summer s day is on the performance of such legendary artists as louis armstrong, anita o day, mahalia jackson, and thelonious monk, sterns camera also fills us with illuminating images of america at its best. Because the fashion photographer bert stern happened to be filming the festival that year, there is footage of berry with this unlikely jazz coterie on the newport stage. Jazz on a summers day 1959 set at the newport jazz festival in 1958, this documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience. Stern, who never made another film, is best known for his fashion and magazine photography he shot the famous last sitting of marilyn monroe. An incredible collection of classic live performances, jazz on a summer s day captures louis armstrong, thelonious monk, chuck berry, mahalia jackson, and many others performing at the 1958. Unlike earlier jazz movies that had been filmed in smoky black and white, this is shot in vibrant color. The lineup includes the thelonious monk trio thelonious monk, henry grimes.
It appears in sterns 1960 film jazz on a summer s day, and even with the mild clash of styles, the moment still has a live spark. High resolution movie poster image for jazz on a summers day 1960. Jazz on a summers day 1958 dvd movie check berry monk. Released 1959, jazz on a summers day stars gerry mulligan, louis armstrong, dinah washington, thelonious monk the movie has a runtime. Although the principle emphasis of jazz on a summers day is on the performance of such legendary artists as louis armstrong, anita oday, mahalia jackson, and thelonious monk, sterns camera also fills us with illuminating images of america at its best. This is an intimate look at jazz at its coolest, hottest, most sublime, most turbulent, and by. The festival had been started in 1954 on the greenswards of newport, rhode island, the brainchild of a young impresario and jazz lover named george wein. Jazz on a summers day 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Watch jazz on a summers day online vimeo on demand on. The documentary revolves around the music and dance performance at newport jazz festivalin 1958. Jazz on a summers day documents a selection of renowned performances at the 1958 newport jazz festival in rhode island. Partly because of the amazing legendary jazz artists who perform on stage, and partly because its the ultimate peoplewatching.
No wonder its been included in american congress preservation library. Watchin jazz on a summers day is like living that day, that era, that feelings, that carefree spirit of the audience and intimate and still lighthearted unique approach of the musicians to their own music. Oct 18, 2018 charly records has released a special 60thanniversary edition of ben sterns acclaimed 1960 film, jazz on a summers day. Released 1959, jazz on a summer s day stars gerry mulligan, louis armstrong, dinah washington, thelonious monk the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 25 min, and received a score of out of 100. Watchin jazz on a summer s day is like living that day, that era, that feelings, that carefree spirit of the audience and intimate and still lighthearted unique approach of the musicians to their own music. Best known as a still photographerhis work on the poster for kubricks lolita is as famous as anything in the film itselfsterns only attempt at filmmaking is this concert film constructed.
Charly records has released a special 60thanniversary edition of ben sterns acclaimed 1960 film, jazz on a summers day. Jazz on a summer s day goes beyond anything that i have ever seen before. Jazz on a summers day 1960 bert stern releases allmovie. This site is a tribute by melanie oreilly to the great irishamerican hip musical legend, anita oday. A younger force, rock and roll, was starting to push it aside. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational music to gospel. While musicians such as louis armstrong, thelonious monk, anita o day and mahalia jackson perform, images of beaches, sailboats on water, dancing couples. Jazz on a summers day 60th anniversary edition out now. But for a shared experience, there was nothing like the newport jazz festival. Avengers and game of thrones rule 2019 mtv movie and tv. For jazz on a summer s day, the first concert movie and an acknowledged classic, art does its best to interfere in the performances, but the performances persvere. An incredible collection of classic live performances, jazz on a summer s day captures louis armstrong, thelonious monk, chuck berry, mahalia jackson, and many others performing at.