'Jazz On A Summer's Day' is widely regarded as being one of the greatest jazz movies ever made. It was filmed over the four days of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival. The movie not only captured inspired performances from the biggest names in jazz at the time, but also the style and fashions of late Fifties America. As such, it remains a priceless document of times gone by. It was the only film made by leading stills photographer Bert Sterns, his photographer's eye for the subject matter and his picture composition being apparent from the film's series of unforgettable images of the performers, the audience and the picturesque setting of Rhode Island. Here are truly memorable performances from some of the greatest jazz players and singers of the time, including Thelonious Monk, Louis Armstrong, Dinah Washington and Gerry Mulligan. By way of contrast, it also features the then controversial appearance of rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry, performing his big hit from that year, 'Sweet Little Sixteen'. The film concludes with the peerless gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.In Dolby Digital format, this DVD release includes an introduction to the film, background information about its making, along with biographies and film stills of the performers.As an additional bonus, and for a limited period only, this set will include an hour long CD of music highlights from the movie. This soundtrack CD was recently chosen as one of the all-time classic albums by 'Mojo' magazine in its compendium, 'The Mojo Collection'. A veritable treat for both the eyes and ears, this is one movie which viewers will want to return to time and time again.Extras include- interview with Bert Stern, An Introduction to Jazz On A summers day, Artist biographies, Photo Gallery

Tracklisting

1. The Jimmy Guiffre Trio - Train And The River
2. Eli'S Chosen Six - When The Saints Go Marching In
3. The Monk Trio - Blue Monk
4. The Chico Hamilton Quintet - Rehearsal
5. Sonny Stitt & Sal Salvador - Loose Walk
6. Anita O'Day - Sweet Georgia Brown / Tea For Two
7. Eli'S Chosen Six - Bill Bailey, Won'T You Please Come Home?
8. Nathan Gershman Cello Solo / Rehearsal
9. Nathan Gershman - Cello Solo / Rehearsal
10. Eli'S Chosen Six - Maryland, My Maryland
11. The George Shearing Quintet
12. Dinah Washington - All Of Me
13. Gerry Mulligan - Catch As Catch Can
14. Big Maybelle - I Ain'T Mad At You
15. Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
16. The Chico Hamilton Quintet - Blue Sands
17. Interview With Louis Armstrong
18. Louis Armstrong - Up A Lazy River / Tiger Rag
19. Louis Armstrong / Jack Teagarden - Rockin' Chair
20. Louis Armstrong - When The Saint'S Go Marching In
21. Mahalia Jackson -Walk All Over God'S Heaven / Didn'T It Rain / The Lord'S Prayer
22. Eli'S Chosen Six - Maryland, My Maryland