Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

0h 52m 6.8/10

Overview

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.

Director

Arnaud Xainte

Top Billed Cast

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Pierre Tissot

Narrator (voice)

Paul Desmond

Self (archive footage)

Charlie Parker

Self - Subject (archive footage)

Franck Médioni

Self

Jacques Réda

Self

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