Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

68%% | Jan 09, 2022 | Documentary, Music

In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie Parker nicknamed Bird just died, at 34. His death will be the ransom of a life that was not denied to the excesses or the consuming flame of genius. His wildest improvisations will open the door to future jazzmen. Between shadow and light this film will pay tribute to one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.

Featured Cast

Antoine Bourdain
Sound Recordist
Antonin-Tri Hoang
Musician

Cast

Pierre Tissot
Narrator (voice)
Charlie Parker
Self - Subject (archive footage)
Paul Desmond
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Count Basie
Self (archive footage)
Benny Goodman
Self (archive footage)

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