Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Pierre Tissot

Pierre TissotNarrator (voice)

Franck Médioni

Franck MédioniSelf

Charlie Parker

Charlie ParkerSelf - Subject (archive footage)

Paul Desmond

Paul DesmondSelf (archive footage)

Jacques Réda

Jacques RédaSelf

Duke EllingtonSelf (archive footage)

Count BasieSelf (archive footage)

Sylvie Kandé

Sylvie KandéSelf

Benny GoodmanSelf (archive footage)

René Urtreger

René UrtregerSelf

Dizzy GillespieSelf (archive footage)

Charlie ChristianSelf (archive footage)