Charlie Parker: Bird Songs (2022): Cast
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs is a 2022 music documentary directed by Arnaud Xainte and Jean-Frédéric Thibault, starring Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Count Basie. It runs 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Directors
- Arnaud Xainte and Jean-Frédéric Thibault
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Illégitime Défense
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs About?
The premise of Charlie Parker: Bird Songs without spoilers.
This film explores the life and death of Charlie "Bird" Parker, the iconic jazz saxophonist. In 1955, a medical examiner noted his age as approximately 53, though Parker died at just 34. The film portrays a life lived intensely, embracing both genius and excess. His groundbreaking improvisations profoundly influenced generations of jazz musicians, and the film serves as a tribute to his lasting impact on 20th-century music.
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs Cast & Characters
Duke Ellington leads the cast, with Benny Goodman and Count Basie. Directed by Arnaud Xainte and Jean-Frédéric Thibault; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Arnaud Xainte
- Co-director Jean-Frédéric Thibault
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Duke Ellington as themselves -
Benny Goodman as themselves - Count Basie as themselves
- Dizzy Gillespie as themselves
Also Starring in Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
· 7 more- Charlie Parker Themselves
- Paul Desmond Themselves
- Pierre Tissot Narrator (voice)
- René Urtreger Themselves
- Jacques Réda Themselves
- Franck Médioni Themselves
- Sylvie Kandé Themselves
More from Arnaud Xainte and Jean-Frédéric Thibault
More films directed by Arnaud Xainte and Jean-Frédéric Thibault: Yul Brynner, the Magnificent, Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies and Rita Hayworth: And Men Created a Goddess.
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Charlie Parker, legenda moderného jazzu” and “Charlie Parker, legenda moderního jazzu”.
- Also known as
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- Charlie Parker, legenda moderného jazzu
- Charlie Parker, legenda moderního jazzu
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Charlie Parker: Bird Songs FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Charlie Parker: Bird Songs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs runs 52 minutes.
When was Charlie Parker: Bird Songs released?
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs was released on January 9, 2022.
Who directed Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs was directed by Arnaud Xainte and Jean-Frédéric Thibault.
More films by Arnaud Xainte Who is in the cast of Charlie Parker: Bird Songs?
Charlie Parker: Bird Songs stars Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Count Basie, among 11 credited actors.
Does Charlie Parker: Bird Songs have a post-credit scene?
No. Charlie Parker: Bird Songs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Charlie Parker: Bird Songs in?
The original language of Charlie Parker: Bird Songs is French.
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