Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
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
Explore Star Directory →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
Dizzy Gillespie
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Christian
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte
- Original Title
- Charlie Parker - Bird Songs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Illégitime Défense
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Frédéric Thibault, Arnaud Xainte
Sophie Nogier
Arnaud Xainte, Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Director
Arnaud Xainte
Producer
Arnaud Xainte
Director
Sophie Nogier
Editor
Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Charlie Parker: Bird Songs includes Pierre Tissot, Franck Médioni, Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond, Jacques Réda.
When was Charlie Parker: Bird Songs released and how long is it?
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 52m.