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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.
Top Billed Cast
Pierre Tissot Narrator (voice)
Franck Médioni Self
Charlie Parker Self - Subject (archive footage)
Paul Desmond Self (archive footage)
Jacques Réda Self
Duke Ellington Self (archive footage)
Count Basie Self (archive footage)
Sylvie Kandé Self
Benny Goodman Self (archive footage)
Dizzy Gillespie Self (archive footage)
Charlie Christian Self (archive footage)
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