CinemaOSMovie · 2022 · 0h 52m

Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

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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.

Directed byJean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte

Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 52m
Language: FR
Released: January 9, 2022

Studios

Illégitime Défense

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Pierre Tissot

Narrator (voice)

Franck Médioni

Self

Charlie Parker

Self - Subject (archive footage)

Paul Desmond

Self (archive footage)

Jacques Réda

Self

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Count Basie

Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

Sylvie Kandé

Self

Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

Self (archive footage)

René Urtreger

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Arnaud Xainte
Produced by: Arnaud Xainte
Jean-Frédéric Thibault

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