A Great Day in Harlem
The Story and Sounds Behind the Most Famous Photo in the History of Jazz!
Art Kane, now deceased, coordinated a group photograph of all the top jazz musicians in NYC in the year 1958, for a piece in Esquire magazine. Just about every jazz musician at the time showed up for the photo shoot which took place in front of a brownstone near the 125th street station. The documentary compiles interviews of many of the musicians in the photograph to talk about the day of the photograph, and it shows film footage taken that day by Milt Hinton and his wife.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: A Great Day in Harlem
- Genres: Documentary, Music, History
- Release Date: 1994-09-27
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (9 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $527,034
- Production Companies: Castle Hill Productions, Flo-Bert Ltd., New York Foundation for the Arts
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1128
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Quincy Jones
as Self - Narrator
Dizzy Gillespie
as Self
Sonny Rollins
as Self
Buck Clayton
as Self
Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Great Day in Harlem?▼
A Great Day in Harlem is a Documentary, Music, History movie directed by . It was released on 1994-09-27.
Who are the main actors in A Great Day in Harlem?▼
The main cast includes Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Buck Clayton, .
Where can I watch A Great Day in Harlem online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Great Day in Harlem is available.
Is A Great Day in Harlem based on a true story?▼
The Story and Sounds Behind the Most Famous Photo in the History of Jazz!
What is the IMDb rating of A Great Day in Harlem?▼
A Great Day in Harlem has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 9 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of A Great Day in Harlem?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $527,034 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for A Great Day in Harlem?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Castle Hill Productions, Flo-Bert Ltd., New York Foundation for the Arts. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A Great Day in Harlem filmed?▼
A Great Day in Harlem was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is A Great Day in Harlem?▼
The total runtime of A Great Day in Harlem is 60 minutes.
Is A Great Day in Harlem suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to A Great Day in Harlem?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Great Day in Harlem.
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