A Great Day In Harlem - 1994 - 7/10

In 1957, Esquire magazine ran a Jazz series: the inexperienced writer wanted a photo of the leading musicians.
A veteran would have shrugged, “That ain’t gonna happen.”
Nevertheless, through persistence, naiveté, and sheer good luck, an image was taken in dawn hours.
Engrossing documentary told from the creators, and from surviving artists.
Talking about the day, fellow musicians, influences, styles.
This makes an essential primer and introduction to classic Jazz, the 50’s.
An acclaimed Jazz documentary came out in 2001, although it gave short shrift to this era
Numerous “Great Day In –-” followed. This is the one.