Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

6.8(4 votes)
2022
0h 52m
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.

Production

Illégitime Défense

Cast

Pierre Tissot

Pierre Tissot

Narrator (voice)

Franck Médioni

Franck Médioni

Self

Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker

Self - Subject (archive footage)

Paul Desmond

Paul Desmond

Self (archive footage)

Jacques Réda

Jacques Réda

Self

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Count Basie

Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

Sylvie Kandé

Sylvie Kandé

Self

Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

Self (archive footage)

René Urtreger

René Urtreger

Self

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