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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.
Aired: Aug 17, 1989 Genre: DocumentaryCreated By: Susan LacyProducers:Duration: 1h 30m Rating: 0 Country: United States of America Production: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen