A Great Day in Harlem: When jazz royalty had a family photo
In 1958, rookie photographer Art Kane had an idea to take a huge group photo of as many jazz icons as possible for Esquire magazine. A street in Harlem was chosen as the location and invitations sent, but no one quite knew who would turn up or how it would all work.
To Art Kane's delight, they did come and it did work – 58 musicians, including many jazz legends, turned up.
The photograph is now considered one of the most iconic in modern music history and has spawned many homages over the years.
Executive producer and narration: Howard Timberlake
Producer: Cagney Roberts
Edit: Tom Heyden
Camera: Frederick Bernas and Stephanie Gaweda
Made with thanks to The National Jazz Museum in Harlem.