Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

Synopsis

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

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Pierre Tissot

Narrator (voice)

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Franck Médioni

Self

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Charlie Parker

Self - Subject (archive footage)

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Paul Desmond

Self (archive footage)

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Jacques Réda

Self

Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

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Sylvie Kandé

Self

Benny Goodman

Self (archive footage)

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René Urtreger

Self

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