The Charlie Parker Story

Charlie Parker

2005

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The genius of Charlie “Bird” Parker is explored in this excellent 2005 BBC documentary.

Parker’s life is fully detailed, from his humble origins in Kansas City to his pioneering work on the Savoy and Dial labels.

For anyone interested in Bird, music, and even American history, this film is a must watch.

 

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