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.
Directors: Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte
Cast: Pierre Tissot, Franck Médioni, Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond, Jacques Réda, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Sylvie Kandé
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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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…
52m
January 9, 2022
Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte
Pierre Tissot, Franck Médioni, Charlie Parker
Documentary, Music