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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

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.

English
  • Originally Aired August 17, 1989
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
  • On Other Sites IMDB
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Name Type Role
Charlie Parker Guest Star
Frank Morgan Guest Star
Gary Giddins Director