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The life of Charlie Parker reads like a book, a roman noir written in hellish tempo. Virtuoso saxophonist and composer, he died prematurely at the age of 35 in 1955, leaving behind him a considerable body of work. Parker invented another way of playing and resisting. In a society that turned a blind eye to lynching, be-bop became a rallying sign. This film is a musical testimony of prestigious artists, invited to the Marciac Jazz Festival to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death and to perform his work. This film is also a personal account of the life of Charlie Parker by musicians who knew him.

France - 2005 - 52 mn - Betacam Digital - Colour

Director Frank Cassenti Camera Jacques Mataly Sound Benoît Gégout, Hervé Dejardin, David Abeccasis Editing Sylvain Piot With Stefano di Battista, Phil Woods

Production Oléo Films, 43 Rue de Châteaudun, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine, France Tél : +33 (0)1 4681 5798 Fax : +33 (0)1 4681 2753 E-mail : oliviarivet@oleofilms.fr Co-Production ARTE France

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