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DVD

Jazz on a summer's day

Call Number

  • DVD 782.42165 J429 (CEN)

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Edition

Digitally re-mastered collector's ed.

Performers

Louis Armstrong, Anita O'Day, Thelonious Monk, Chuck Berry, Mahalia Jackson, Dinah Washington.

Publication Information

New York, NY : New Yorker Video, [2000]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (84 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

In 1958, celebrated photographer Bert Stern was inspired by a friend to "take some pictures" of the Newport Jazz Festival. Following a turn of events, Stern decided to produce a full-fledged motion picture. It would become his only film.

Notes

Title from disc surface.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1959.

Special feature: "A summer's day with Bert Stern" (30 min.) ; web links ; multifunctional chapter access to live performances, reflections of the stars, 1958 America's Cup, and complete festival playlist ; interactive short starring Bert Stern with bonus scene selections.

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