Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere
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Kansas City PBS is proud to present a documentary that looks back at the years Charlie “Bird” Parker spent in Kansas City and his lasting legacy on the Kansas City jazz scene. Bird: Not Out of Nowhere features rarely seen archival footage of Parker, interviews with musicians and historians, and live performances from Kansas City’s most talented jazz musicians. (official site)
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Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere
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"Wheel Within A Wheel" - Bobby Watson Quartet
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Charlie Parker in Kansas City
Discover some of the places Charlie "Bird" Parker frequented in his 21 years in Kansas City.
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Kansas City PBS is proud to present a documentary that looks back at the years Charlie “Bird” Parker spent in Kansas City and his lasting legacy on the Kansas City jazz scene. Bird: Not Out of Nowhere features rarely seen archival footage of Parker, interviews with musicians and historians, and live performances from Kansas City’s most talented jazz musicians.
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