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Jazz on a Summer's Day

7.319601h 22mMovieDocumentaryMusic

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.

DirectorBert Stern
WritersArnold Perl·Albert D'Annibale
ProducerBert Stern

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Cast · Directed by Bert Stern

LALouis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Self
MJMahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson
Self
GMGerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
Self
DWDinah Washington
Dinah Washington
Self
CHChico Hamilton
Chico Hamilton
Self
AOAnita O'Day
Anita O'Day
Self
GS
George Shearing
Self
JG
Jimmy Giuffre
Self
CBChuck Berry
Chuck Berry
Self
JT
Jack Teagarden
Self
TMThelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk
Self
BM
Big Maybelle
Self

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Jazz on a Summer's Day — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jazz on a Summer's Day?

Jazz on a Summer's Day is streaming on GuideDoc, Kino Film Collection and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Jazz on a Summer's Day on Netflix?

No, Jazz on a Summer's Day is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc and Kino Film Collection.

Is Jazz on a Summer's Day on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Jazz on a Summer's Day isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on GuideDoc and Kino Film Collection instead.

Where can I watch Jazz on a Summer's Day for free?

Jazz on a Summer's Day is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Plex in Canada.