Last week, I shared with you a PBS documentary on Charlie Parker's years growing up in Kansas City. Today, I have another fabulous Parker documentary for you—this one directed by Jan Horne and produced by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. in 1989. It runs 3 1/2 hours.
Here are all four parts of The Bird: Charlie Bird" Parker, 1920-1955 combined...
Here are all four parts of The Bird: Charlie Bird" Parker, 1920-1955 combined...
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