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Charlie Parker: Bird Songs (2022)

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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.

Release Date
January 9, 2022
Runtime
0h 52m
Rating
6.8/10 (4 votes)

Directors: Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte

Cast: Pierre Tissot, Franck Médioni, Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond, Jacques Réda, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Sylvie Kandé

Production: Illégitime Défense
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Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

6.8
52 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date1/9/2022
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PT

Pierre Tissot

as Narrator (voice)

FM

Franck Médioni

as Self

CP

Charlie Parker

as Self - Subject (archive footage)

PD

Paul Desmond

as Self (archive footage)

JR

Jacques Réda

as Self

Duke Ellington

as Self (archive footage)

Count Basie

as Self (archive footage)

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Sylvie Kandé

as Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs about?

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 ex…

How long is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?

52m

When was Charlie Parker: Bird Songs released?

January 9, 2022

Who directed Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?

Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte

Who stars in Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?

Pierre Tissot, Franck Médioni, Charlie Parker

What genre is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?

Documentary, Music