Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
American Masters · Season 4 · Episode 5
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
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Season
4
Episode
5
Air Date
17/Aug/1989
Air Time
21:00
Runtime
90 min
Overview
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A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
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