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  • Still from the movie a Great Day in Harlem, with a woman holding a large framed black and white photo of a group of people standing on the steps of a building.
  • Still from the movie The Glenn Miller Story, with Jimmy Stewart playing a trombone as Glenn Miller.
19 Oct

Jazz on Film at Fed Square

  • Free
  • Film

As part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, catch two free films on the Big Screen celebrating some of the history and legends of jazz.

The Academy Award-nominated 1994 documentary A Great Day in Harlem tells the story behind a legendary photograph captured in 1958 by freelance photographer Art Kane, depicting 57 of the era’s greatest jazz musicians.

The Academy Award-winning 1954 classic The Glenn Miller Story stars James Stewart as the legendary big band leader.

Bring a picnic rug or deckchair, and invite a music-loving friend to enjoy this Jazz on Film double bill screening.

3pm: A Great Day in Harlem
4pm: The Glenn Miller Story

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Sun 19 Oct
  • 3pm - 6pm 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Location

Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Booking not required

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  • Visit website for Jazz on Film at Fed Square

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