Jazz on a Summer's Day
...love on a summer's night!
Directed by Bert Stern
Produced by Galaxy Productions, Raven Films
A lyrical, sun-drenched documentary capturing the Newport Jazz Festival as a moment of communal joy, leisure, and musical transcendence.
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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Is Jazz on a Summer's Day scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is Jazz on a Summer's Day easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Is Jazz on a Summer's Day violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Jazz on a Summer's Day sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Does Jazz on a Summer's Day end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Jazz on a Summer's Day
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Jazz on a Summer's Day, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Jazz on a Summer's Day, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
