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Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

68 %|Jan 9, 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 Crew

Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Director
Arnaud Xainte
Director
Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Producer
Arnaud Xainte
Producer
Cyril Havoudjian
Camera Operator
Raoul Seigneur
Camera Operator
Bertrand Guez
Camera Operator
Antoine Bourdain
Sound Recordist

Cast

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