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Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

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.

Top 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)

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.

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