American Masters - Season 4 - Eps 5: 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.
About American Masters
Title: American Masters
First Air Date: 1986-06-23
Last Air Date: 2024-12-16
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7/10 (from 17 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 40
Total Episodes: 301
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen
Synopsis
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
