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The Charlie Parker Story
Profile of one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, Charlie Parker, a pioneer of the bebop school which changed the face of jazz forever and who died tragically young.
Hugh Quarshie narrates the story of one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time. Charlie Parker was a pioneer of the postwar bebop school which changed the face of jazz forever, before his tragic death at the age of 34. Contributors include Jimmy Heath, James Moody, Peter King, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods and Mitch Miller.
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Sun 19 Apr 2009
03:35
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Tony Followell |
| Producer | Tony Followell |
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 Dec 2008 00:00
- Sat 18 Apr 2009 20:00
- Sun 19 Apr 2009 03:35