American Masters · SEASON 4

Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker

Episode 5 · 1989-08-17

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Episode overview

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.

90 minutes

Season 4 episodes

1. Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre1989-07-03 2. Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!1989-07-10 3. Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong1989-07-31 4. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket1989-08-14 5. Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker1989-08-17 6. Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint1989-09-11 7. Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition1989-09-18 8. W. Eugene Smith: Photography Made Difficult1989-09-25 9. Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius1989-11-15 10. Milos Forman: Portrait1989-12-20