Charlie Parker: Bird Songs (2022)
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.
Director: Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 9, 2022
Cast
- Pierre Tissot - Narrator (voice)
- Franck Médioni - Self
- Charlie Parker - Self - Subject (archive footage)
- Paul Desmond - Self (archive footage)
- Jacques Réda - Self
- Duke Ellington - Self (archive footage)
- Count Basie - Self (archive footage)
- Sylvie Kandé - Self
- Benny Goodman - Self (archive footage)
- René Urtreger - Self
Editing: Sophie Nogier
Production: Illégitime Défense
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
jazz, bebop
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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 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.
- Who directed Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs was directed by Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte.
- Who stars in Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs stars Pierre Tissot, Franck Médioni, Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond, Jacques Réda, Duke Ellington.
- How long is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Charlie Parker: Bird Songs produced?
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs was produced in France.